Summary
- Main use
- Treatment of essential hypertension
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- Adults: Administer 5 ~ 10 mg of cilnidipine orally once daily after breakfast. If the effect is insufficient, increase the dose to up to 20 mg once daily, adjusting the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. However, in patients with severe hypertension, administer 10 ~ 20 mg orally once daily after breakfast.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Treatment of essential hypertension
- Essential hypertension
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Essential hypertension is hypertension of unknown cause, primarily used to maintain blood pressure within a normal range.
How to take
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 5 ~ 10 mg of cilnidipine orally once daily after breakfast. If the effect is insufficient, increase the dose to up to 20 mg once daily, adjusting the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. However, in patients with severe hypertension, administer 10 ~ 20 mg orally once daily after breakfast.
Precautions
This medication should not be used in certain patients. Individuals with allergies to this drug or its components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function, those who have experienced severe side effects from calcium channel blockers, and the elderly should use this drug with caution. This drug can cause a variety of side effects, including liver dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, headache, dizziness, arrhythmias, gastrointestinal issues, and skin rashes; if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Calcium channel blockers may worsen symptoms if suddenly discontinued, so when stopping this medication, it should be gradually reduced according to a doctor's instructions, and care should be taken not to stop taking it arbitrarily. When taking this medication, be cautious while driving or operating hazardous machinery due to possible side effects such as dizziness that could lead to accidents. This drug may interact with other antihypertensives, digoxin, cimetidine, rifampicin, grapefruit juice, antifungals, etc., so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication; if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. The elderly should start with a low dose and take this medication cautiously while monitoring their condition closely. It is generally recommended not to use in children as safety has not been established. In case of overdose, severe vasodilation and hypotension may occur, so the dosage must be strictly adhered to, and there are no specific antidotes. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.
Side effects
Liver dysfunction, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated γ-GTP, elevated ALP, elevated LDH, elevated creatinine, elevated blood urea nitrogen, proteinuria, glycosuria, positive urine sediment, headache, heaviness in the head, dizziness, orthostatic dizziness, shoulder stiffness, drowsiness, hand tremor, insomnia, forgetfulness, tachycardia, ECG abnormalities (ST depression, T wave inversion), facial flushing, warmth sensation, cold sensation, hypotension, chest pain, palpitations, atrioventricular block, increased heart-thorax ratio, extrasystole, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal discomfort, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, gingival hyperplasia, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort, erythema, photosensitivity reactions, rash, itching, elevated serum cholesterol, general malaise, splenic rigidity, edema, frequent urination, dry eyes, eye redness irritation, taste disturbance (bitter taste), elevated creatine kinase, elevated uric acid, abnormal fasting blood glucose, abnormal CRP, elevated serum phosphorus, elevated serum potassium, elevated serum calcium, abnormal red blood cell count, abnormal hemoglobin, abnormal hematocrit, abnormal white blood cell count, abnormal neutrophils, abnormal eosinophils, abnormal lymphocytes, abnormal platelet count, abnormal total protein, sensory abnormalities (numbness in hands and feet), dyspnea, near syncope, convulsions
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and light exposure. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
White, round film-coated tablet
Package unit
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
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