Cilnidipine + Telmisartan

Dosage Forms Available

• Cilnidipine + Telmisartan is available for use via the oral route (tablets).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination is meant for adults and children above 18 years of age.

Contraindications

• Cilnidipine + Telmisartan is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to cilnidipine or telmisartan and who have heart and liver problems.

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

• This combination can interact with various medications including anticancer drugs (quinidine), antiepileptic medications (phenytoin), anti-TB drugs (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin), blood pressure-lowering medications, antipsychotic drugs, potassium-sparing diuretics or supplements, and lithium.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of this combination can cause hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, dizziness, and acute renal failure. Inform your doctor regarding these effects and follow the advice accordingly.
• If you forget to take this combination, take it as soon as you remember. But avoid repeating the dose.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• Cilnidipine + Telmisartan may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking this combination.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This combination is not recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Avoid alcohol when you are taking Cilnidipine + Telmisartan.
• Individuals managing hypertension and heart conditions should consider lifestyle changes, including dietary adjustments such as incorporating a low-sodium, low-carbohydrate, and low-fat diet alongside this combination.
• People with hypertension are continuously at risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is crucial to establish a routine for monitoring blood pressure at home using a digital blood pressure monitoring device or through regular visits to the doctor.
• Proper education on recognising the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes is essential. This knowledge can lead to quicker interventions, minimising complications and ultimately promoting a faster and more complete recovery.