Rs.116for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Twincal Tablet
alcohol interaction for Twincal Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Twincal Tablet
lactation interaction for Twincal Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Twincal 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Twincal 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of Twincal 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Twincal 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Twincal 5mg Tablet
Cilnidipine(5mg)
Twincal tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart attack, stroke, Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, hypertensive emergency, subarachnoid haemorrhage and anal fissure.
How twincal tablet works
Twincal 5 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.
Common side effects of twincal tablet
Fatigue, Sleepiness, Abdominal pain, Rash, Muscle pain, Eye pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema (swelling), Tremors, Decreased blood pressure, Itching
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Expert advice FOR Twincal Tablet
- 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 Cilnidipine. 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.
- Cilnidipine may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Cilnidipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Twincal 5mg Tablet
Cilnidipine
Q. What is the use of Twincal 5 Tablet?
Twincal 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessels. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels, which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
Q. Which is better amlodipine or Twincal 5 Tablet?
Both these medicines are used in the treatment of blood pressure and are equally effective in reducing blood pressure. Twincal 5 Tablet has also been found to be more beneficial in patients with kidney problems as compared to amlodipine. Additionally, while amlodipine may have chance of causing mild ankle swelling, Twincal 5 Tablet has been found to have a lesser chance of causing ankle swelling, tachycardia, and palpitations. Your doctor will suggest either of these after seeing what suits you.
Q. What are the side effects of Twincal 5 Tablet?
Twincal 5 Tablet is generally well tolerated but sometimes can also be associated with side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, low blood pressure, and stomach problems. It may also cause increased urination, ankle swelling, and lethargy. These side effects are not common in everyone, but may occur in some individuals. Do consult your doctor if you notice any side effects after taking this medicine.