CILABEST T Tablet 10's

INTRODUCTION

CILABEST T TABLET is a combination of Cilnidipine and Telmisartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used in adults to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls is too high which is characterized by symptoms such as headache, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, feeling of overtiredness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety and chest pain.    

CILABEST T TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment, advanced aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off the heart (aorta) and primary aldosteronism.

Before taking CILABEST T TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, peripheral edema, metabolic acidosis, cellular lysis (such as acute limb ischemia, rhabdomyolysis, extended trauma) and heart, liver or kidney problems. 

CILABEST T TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. CILABEST T TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above).

The most common side effects of taking CILABEST T TABLET are dizziness, headache, flushing, and rash. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF CILABEST T TABLET

Used in adults:

•  To treat essential high blood pressure (hypertension)

HOW CILABEST T TABLET WORKS

CILABEST T TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where cilnidipine blocks the incoming calcium and suppresses the contraction of blood vessels, thereby reduces the blood pressure. Telmisartan works by relaxing the blood vessels by preventing the binding of certain substance (angiotensin-II) resulting in low blood pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take CILABEST T TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CILABEST T TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CILABEST T TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Stomach pain:

Rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Do not self-treat on your own and consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve on its own.

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for treating diarrhea. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve. 

Headache:

Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.   

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CILABEST T TABLET inform your doctor, if you are taking or receiving any of these medicines:

• angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril) angiotensin-II receptor antagonists drugs (Ex. losartan, irbesartan), diuretics (Ex. chlorthalidone, torsemide) and aliskiren (used to treat high blood pressure)
• anti-psychotic drugs such as risperidone, quetiapine (used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia)
• digoxin, quinidine (used to treat heart problems)
• lithium, antidepressants such as paroxetine, fluoxetine (used to treat depression)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen including selective COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib (used to treat pain)
• cyclosporin, tacrolimus (used to prevent organ rejection after transplant)
• potassium supplements, salt substitutes and potassium-sparing medicines (Ex. spironolactone) (used to treat fluid retention without potassium loss in the urine)
• aldesleukin (used to treat kidney cancer)
• trimethoprim, rifampicin, erythromycin (used to treat bacterial infection)
• baclofen (used to treat relax muscles)
• amifostine (used to protect the kidney from harmful effects of chemotherapy)
• heparin (used to prevent or treat blood clots)
• phenytoin, barbiturates such as phenobarbital, pentobarbital (used to treat seizures)
• narcotics such as morphine (used to treat severe pain)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of CILABEST T TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of CILABEST T TABLET are low blood pressure, fast or slow heart rate, dizziness, increase in serum creatinine, acute renal failure, excessive peripheral vasodilatation.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep CILABEST T TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT CILABEST T TABLET

What to do if I miss to take a dose of CILABEST T TABLET?

You should take CILABEST T TABLET immediately when you remember. If it is time for your next dose skip the missed dose and follow your regular dose schedule. Do not double the dose to match up your missed dose.

For how long should I take CILABEST T TABLET?

You should continue taking CILABEST T TABLET unless your doctor tells you to stop the medicine. Blood pressure medicines will be usually taken for lifetime to prevent complications due to high blood pressure. Your doctor may change treatment with other hypertensive drug, if you do not attain effective therapeutic outcome with CILABEST T TABLET.

Can CILABEST T TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

CILABEST T TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. If you think you may be pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant during treatment with CILABEST T TABLET. 

Can CILABEST T TABLET be used in elderly patients?

Yes, CILABEST T TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Your doctor may initiate the treatment with the lowest effective dose which may prevent the risk of increased side effects. Consult your doctor before taking CILABEST T TABLET.   

Is CILABEST T TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?

CILABEST T TABLET should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal insufficiency. It should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney. Consult your doctor before taking CILABEST T TABLET.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Kidney Function Test