CompositionTwincal 10 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker.
This medicine helps lower the risk of long-term complications such as stroke and heart attack, and may also help protect the heart and kidneys from the damaging effects of raised blood pressure. Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Healthy lifestyle changes form an important part of managing high blood pressure. These include regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing salt and saturated fat in your diet, limiting alcohol, and quitting smoking.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any heart problems, liver disease, low blood pressure, or are taking other medicines. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while on this medicine, as it can affect how the medicine works.
