Expert Advice :
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Cilnidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Cilnidipine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Dizziness, Peripheral edema, Gingival hyperplasia
How it works :
Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Uses / Indications :
Cilnidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart attack and Stroke.
