Cilamet XL 50 Tablet
Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet is known to be channel blocker of calcium. It aids in treating high blood pressure. Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet stops the calcium activity on the blood vessels and the heart. As a result there is an increase in the supply of blood to the heart. This in turn helps lower blood pressure as well as slows down the heart rate.
Moreover, Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet effectively helps to reduce strain on the heart in case of a heart attack. The drug is meant to be taken orally and its dosage may vary from 5 mg to 10 mg. In case of some individuals a dosage as high as 20 mg may also be prescribed. Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet should be consumed once or even twice daily depending on the dosage and intensity of the condition.
Although the consumption of Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet tablets may not lead to any side effects in some patients, other can suffer from side effects like-
Fatigue
Eye Pain
Headache
Pain in the chest area
Nausea and dizziness
flushing of the face, neck and even ears
Edema
Detailed information on allergies, other health issues and conditions should also be thoroughly discussed. Certain factors that should be kept in mind by patients who are taking this drug regularly include-
Do not consume grapefruit juice when on Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet
Driving should be avoided as dizziness is one of the side effects of the medicine.
Do not stop taking Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet suddenly. It may result in worsening of hypertension
In case of any severe reaction or side effect to Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet it is best that one should consult their doctor as soon as possible. This drug should not be taken unless it is prescribed by a doctor. Before taking Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet, one should inform their doctor about the medication that they are currently under.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Use
The medicine is useful in treating and preventing the following conditions:
Hypertension
heart attack
Stroke
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Side Effects
Side effects that can occur because of consuming this medication are:
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Flushing
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Palpitations
Edema (Swelling)
Abdominal Pain
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose instructions
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may require immediate medical intervention if the overdose symptoms are severe.
Work
Cilamet Xl 50Mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the entry of calcium into the cardiac and vascular smooth muscles and prevents the contraction of the muscles and thereby reduces the blood pressure.
