CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET should be taken with food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Glucose intolerance, ankle swelling, headache, tiredness, and decreased potassium level are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Cilnikem CT Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Cilnikem CT Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Cilnikem CT Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cilnikem CT

Glucose intolerance
Sleepiness
Ankle swelling
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Tiredness
Palpitations
Nausea
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Altered blood lipid level

How to use Cilnikem CT Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

How Cilnikem CT Tablet works

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Cilnikem CT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET

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Quick tips

CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET helps in the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

High Sugar, high blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

User feedback

Patients taking CILNIKEM CT 10MG/6.25MG TABLET

Once A Day

90%

Twice A Day

10%

What are you using Cilnikem CT Tablet for?

Hypertension *

100%

*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

Country of origin: India

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