SALT INFORMATION
Cilndidipine 5 MG

Use
It is used to manage hypertension. Due to its blocking action at N-type and L type calcium channel, cilnidipine dilates both arterioles and venules, reducing the pressure in the capillary bed. Cilnidipine prevents intracellular calcium influx and results in vasodilatation.
Common Side Effect
Peripheral edema, eye pain, headache, dizziness, flushing.
Precaution
Cilnidipine is contraindicated in patients with severe aortic stenosis, cardiogenic shock,
Cilnidipine can interact with aldesleukin, quinidine, phenytoin, rifampicin, erythromycin, other anti-hypertensive drugs and anti-psychotic drugs.

Class of Drug - Dihydropyridine Class of Calcium Channel Blocker (Novel Calcium Antagonist)
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 64 to 90%
Biological Half Life - 2.5 Hours
Excretion - Kidney