Cilnidipine comes in the form of a tablet and to be taken orally either once daily or as directed by the physician.
This drug can be taken either before or after meals.
The maximum dosage should not exceed 20 mg per day and is recommended only when it is required.
• Acute unstable angina (chest pain due to spasms of the artery supplying the heart muscle)
• Cardiogenic shock, which is low blood pressure due to a cardiac cause
• Severe aortic stenosis, which is narrowing of the valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta
• Recent heart attack
Also, it is not recommended in patients allergic to this drug.
This drug can be taken either before or after meals.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The usual dosage for adults is 5 - 10mg once daily.The maximum dosage should not exceed 20 mg per day and is recommended only when it is required.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Cilnidipine should not be taken mainly in pre-existing cardiac illnesses such as:• Acute unstable angina (chest pain due to spasms of the artery supplying the heart muscle)
• Cardiogenic shock, which is low blood pressure due to a cardiac cause
• Severe aortic stenosis, which is narrowing of the valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta
• Recent heart attack
Also, it is not recommended in patients allergic to this drug.
