Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet

Description

Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. You can take Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. 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. It may cause side effects like headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while sitting down. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment. 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.

Introduction

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. 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.

Benefits

Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Nebivolol and cilnidipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Nebivolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate while cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to use

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. Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Cilacar NB 2.5 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 Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Cilacar NB 2.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.