Description
Uses:
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Treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
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Controls heart rate while relaxing blood vessels for better BP control.
How It Works:
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Cilnidipine: A calcium channel blocker (L-type & N-type) that relaxes and widens blood vessels.
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Metoprolol Succinate 47.5mg (ER): A beta-blocker that slows heart rate, reduces heart workload, and provides long-lasting control.
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This dual action results in steady BP reduction and improved cardiac protection.
Dosage:
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Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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Typically once daily.
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ER (extended-release) tablet must be swallowed whole—do not crush or chew.
How to Use:
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Take with a glass of water.
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Can be taken with or without food.
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Keep the timing consistent every day.
Precautions:
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Inform your doctor if you have asthma, heart block, slow pulse, diabetes, kidney or liver problems.
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Avoid alcohol—it may cause dizziness or excessive BP drop.
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Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Regular monitoring of BP and heart rate is essential.
Side Effects:
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Slow heart rate
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Dizziness or light-headedness
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Swelling in feet or ankles
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Fatigue
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Headache
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Low blood pressure
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Rare: breathing difficulty, severe bradycardia







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