Rancil 10 Tablet (Cilnidipine)

Rancil 10 Tablet

Rancil 10 MG Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing your blood vessels, and improving free blood flow, thus lowering your blood pressure. This will reduce the risk of heart attack or a stroke.

Rancil 10 MG Tablet shows side effects like swelling in your ankles or feet, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, and stomach upset. Most of these side effects are temporary and usually resolve with time. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice with this medicine as it can cause serious side effects.

Rancil 10 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your condition. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in the blood. It is a long-term treatment hence, do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Abrupt stopping can cause unwanted side effects or a sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended to be used in children under 18 years unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking as this medicine can interact with them and result in side effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems before taking this medicine. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Rancil 10 MG Tablet.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Rancil 10 MG Tablet
Cilnipar 10 MG Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.
Cilogard 10 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Dilnip 10 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Neodipine 10 MG Tablet
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Natcocil 10 Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rancil 10 MG Tablet
Dizziness
Flushing or redness of skin
Swelling of hands and feet
Irregular heartbeat
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Headache
Hypotension
Tiredness

Uses of Rancil 10 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the circulating blood exerts high pressure on the walls of your blood vessels. If left untreated, it can lead to various complications like stroke and heart attack. Rancil 10 MG Tablet is used to treat hypertension.

Dosage

Rancil 5 Tablet
Rancil 10 Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially in the face, lips, throat, etc.), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is narrowing or blockage of the aortic valve (it is a branch of a larger blood vessel in your heart) that regulates blood flow in the chambers of your heart. This medicine slows down the blood flow which may increase the risk of very low blood pressure. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure while on treatment with medicine. Your doctor may also adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Liver disease
Use Rancil 10 MG Tablet with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down and absorbed in your liver. An impaired liver can lead to the accumulation of this medicine and cause serious side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney diseases
Use Rancil 10 MG Tablet with caution if you have severe kidney problems as this medicine is filtered and excreted through your kidneys. It may lead to the accumulation of this medicine in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Withdrawal
Do not stop taking Rancil 10 MG Tablet without consulting your doctor as abrupt stop may worsen your condition such as angina (chest pain). Your doctor may gradually reduce the dose based on your condition to avoid undesirable effects.
Use in children
Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Rancil 10 MG Tablet as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Rancil 10 MG Tablet.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Primaquine
Cimetidine
Disease interactions
Hypotension
Rancil 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have hypotension (low blood pressure) as this medicine may further lower your blood pressure and worsen your condition. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure while on treatment with medicine.
Congestive heart failure
Heart failure occurs when your heart is not able to pump blood normally. Use Rancil 10 MG Tablet with caution if you have such a condition because this medicine may worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your functioning while you are on treatment with this medicine.
Food interactions
Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while taking Rancil 10 MG Tablet as it can increase the absorption of this medicine in your body. This could lead to excessive lowering of your blood pressure and side effects.
Lab interactions
Urinary vanillylmandelic acid
A urinary vanillylmandelic acid test is performed to determine the presence of tumours. Inform your doctor or the lab technician about the use of Rancil 10 MG Tablet as this medicine is likely to give a false-positive result.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Rancil 10 MG Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet.

Take this medicine at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Do not stop taking this tablet without consulting your doctor.

Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet to improve your condition. Avoid taking grapefruit juice along with this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.

This medication may cause dizziness in some people. Be careful while standing up from a sitting or lying position.

Avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles and operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.