Cetanil-O Tablet

Short Description

Cetanil-O Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cetanil-O Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cetanil-O Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cetanil-O Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Cetanil-O Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Cetanil-O Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Cetanil-O Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Cilnidipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Cetanil-O Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Do not take Cetanil-O Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.