cilatone 20 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cilatone 20 tablet used for?
Bloc C 10mg Tablet (Cilnidipine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Cilnidipine (20mg), which Selectively blocks L-type and N-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cilnidipine
- Manufacturer: Aishwarya Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cilatone 20 tablet Uses & Benefits
Off-label uses: Angina pectoris, Raynaud's phenomenon
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cilnidipine |
| Brand Name | Bloc C 10mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Aishwarya Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selectively blocks L-type and N-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac cells, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cilatone 20 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cilatone 20 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Peripheral edema
- Palpitations
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Syncope
- Angina exacerbation
- Hepatotoxicity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Gynecomastia
- Leukopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased cilnidipine concentration |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased cilnidipine concentration |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of bradycardia |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Increased absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cilnidipine, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive measures for hypotension.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.