Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate

Uses	Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure
Therapy	Anti-Hypertensive
Side Effects	Nausea, dizziness, flushing, headache, low blood pressure

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Molecule Description

Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate is used to treat high blood pressure and various other heart-related conditions such as heart failure, preventing further complications. It contains a combination of metoprolol and cilnidipine as its active ingredients. Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Do not abruptly stop taking medicine.

Uses

Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate is used to treat high blood pressure mainly, along with certain heart conditions such as heart failure. Decreased blood pressure helps prevent other conditions like stroke, heart attack.

Contraindications

When should one not use Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate

If you are allergic to metoprolol, cilnidipine or other ingredients of Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate.
If you have a heart condition such as heart block or uncontrolled heart failure.
If you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung condition.
If you have severely low blood pressure or a very slow heart rate.
If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
If you are taking medication like verapamil, diltiazem or disopyramide (heart medicine).

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Dizziness
Flushing
Headache
Low blood pressure

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information available about the safety of this medicine in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for more information and seek immediate medical advice in case you become pregnant while on treatment with this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Components of Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate pass into the breastmilk in low amounts. Thus consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving

Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. Hence, be cautious while driving after taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol with Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate as it may worsen the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any heart-related problems such as low blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
You experience chest pain after taking this medicine.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You experience an allergic reaction after taking Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate.
You have medical conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, liver or kidney disease.
You have respiratory conditions like asthma and obstructive lungs disease (COPD).
You have a tumour of the adrenal gland tissue (Pheochromocytoma).
You have an overactive thyroid (a condition when the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroxine hormone).
You are suffering from a type of skin disease psoriasis.
You have circulation-related problems in the toes, arm, legs or fingers.
You are suffering from a type of chest pain (Prinzmetal's angina).
You recently had a heart attack, chest pain or heart surgery.
Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate should not be used in children below 18 years of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cilnidipine works by blocking calcium channels in your blood vessels, which are responsible for the constriction of blood vessels. This relaxes and widens the blood vessels and reduces blood pressure.
Metoprolol works by relaxing the blood vessels, slowing down the heart rate. By doing this, it reduces the workload on the heart of pumping the blood effectively.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose should be immediately reported to your treating doctor or nearby hospital. Always carry the package of the medicine along with you for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss a dose of this medicine and take the missed dose as soon as possible. Never take two doses to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is advised to keep taking Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate as long as advised by your doctor. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. Do not stop this medicine on your own. Abrupt discontinuation can worsen the disease condition.

Take Cilnidipine+Metoprolol Succinate as prescribed by your doctor for the prescribed duration. You can take this medicine with or without food, but preferably in the daytime and also at a fixed time to gain optimal benefit.