Cilnivas Tablet 5 mg contains Cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class, used primarily for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Cilnidipine helps relax and widen blood vessels, reducing vascular resistance and improving blood flow. By lowering elevated blood pressure, it decreases the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage associated with chronic hypertension.

The 5 mg dosage provides a flexible starting point for blood pressure control, allowing physicians to tailor treatment based on individual patient needs. Cilnivas is especially beneficial for patients who require gradual blood pressure reduction or are sensitive to higher doses of calcium channel blockers.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Key Benefits

• Effectively reduces high blood pressure
• Lowers vascular resistance and improves blood circulation
• Provides renal protection by improving renal blood flow
• Once-daily oral tablet for convenient hypertension management
• Well-tolerated with minimal side effects

Indications

Cilnivas Tablet 5 mg is indicated for:

• Essential (primary) hypertension
• Hypertension management in patients at risk of cardiovascular complications
• Prevention of hypertensive end-organ damage, particularly to the heart and kidneys

Mechanism of Action

Cilnidipine is a dual-action calcium channel blocker:

• L-type calcium channel blockade: Relaxes vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation and reduced peripheral resistance
• N-type calcium channel blockade: Reduces sympathetic nerve activity, lowering norepinephrine release
• Lowers blood pressure effectively without significantly affecting heart rate
• Supports kidney function by maintaining renal perfusion

Dosage and Administration

• Typical starting dose: 5 mg once daily
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Dose may be adjusted by a physician based on blood pressure response
• Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended during treatment

Side Effects

Common side effects (usually mild and temporary):

• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Facial flushing
• Mild swelling of hands or feet (peripheral edema)

Rare side effects:

• Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea
• Allergic reactions including rash or itching

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Precautions and Warnings

• Use with caution in patients with severe liver impairment or heart failure
• Monitor for hypotension, especially in patients on multiple antihypertensive drugs
• Not recommended in patients with unstable angina or recent myocardial infarction without physician supervision
• Avoid abrupt discontinuation to prevent rebound hypertension

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to Cilnidipine or any other dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
• Severe hypotension or cardiogenic shock
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless advised by a physician

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C in a dry, dark place
• Keep the tablet in its original packaging to protect from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.