Cilovin 20mg Tablet

Short Description

Cilovin 20mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, strokes, and angina.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cilovin 20mg Tablet is a medication used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers, which help relax blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. This medication can be prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. Common side effects include fatigue, edema, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, and headache. It is important to follow your doctor's advice and not stop taking the medication abruptly. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can also help control blood pressure.

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. Cilovin 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Fatigue Edema (swelling in the feet) Sleepiness Dizziness Flushing Palpitations Headache

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cilovin 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Cilovin 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Cilovin 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Amlodipine Aprepitant Atazanavir

Cilovin 20mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Cilovin 20mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Cilovin 20mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.