cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet - Nebivolol (2.5mg) + Cilnidipine (10mg) medicine

cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet

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🏭 Alkem Laboratories Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 25, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 25, 2026

What is cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet used for?

This medicine contains Nebivolol (2.5mg) + Cilnidipine (10mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Nebivolol: Selective beta-1 blocker with nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation; Cilnidipine: L-type and. Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Nebivolol + Cilnidipine
  • Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet Uses & Benefits

Hypertension

Off-label uses: Chronic stable angina, Heart failure (nebivolol)

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Nebivolol + Cilnidipine
Brand NameCilacar NB 5 Tablet
ManufacturerAlkem Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassAntihypertensive (Beta-blocker + Calcium channel blocker)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionNebivolol: Rapidly absorbed; Cilnidipine: Well absorbed after oral administration.
DistributionNebivolol: Widely distributed; Cilnidipine: High volume of distribution.
Protein BindingNebivolol: ~98% bound to albumin; Cilnidipine: >99% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismNebivolol: Extensively metabolized via CYP2D6; Cilnidipine: Metabolized by CYP3A4.
Half-LifeNebivolol: 10-12 hours; Cilnidipine: 5-6 hours.
ExcretionNebivolol: Renal (38% unchanged) and fecal; Cilnidipine: Renal and fecal.
BioavailabilityNebivolol: 12-96% (first-pass effect); Cilnidipine: ~13%.
Onset of ActionNebivolol: 1-2 hours; Cilnidipine: 1-2 hours.
Peak Plasma TimeNebivolol: 1.5-4 hours; Cilnidipine: 1-2 hours.
Duration of ActionNebivolol: 24 hours; Cilnidipine: 24 hours.

How It Works

Nebivolol: Selective beta-1 blocker with nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation; Cilnidipine: L-type and N-type calcium channel blocker.

Mechanism Steps

1Nebivolol selectively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate and contractility.
2Nebivolol also stimulates nitric oxide release from endothelium, causing vasodilation.
3Cilnidipine blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation.
4Cilnidipine also blocks N-type calcium channels in sympathetic nerve endings, reducing norepinephrine release.
5Combined effects lower peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure.

💡 How to Take cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Edema
Bradycardia

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Heart block
Severe hypotension
Bronchospasm
Hepatic injury

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Thrombocytopenia
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Lupus-like syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
CYP2D6 inhibitors Major Increased nebivolol levels
CYP3A4 inhibitors Major Increased cilnidipine levels
Other antihypertensives Major Additive hypotension
Digoxin Moderate Increased bradycardia risk
Warfarin Moderate Increased INR
Insulin/oral hypoglycemics Moderate Masked hypoglycemia symptoms
Cimetidine Minor Slight increase in nebivolol levels
Grapefruit juice Minor Increased cilnidipine absorption

🚨 Major Interactions

  • CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., quinidine, fluoxetine)
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
  • Other antihypertensives (additive hypotension)

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Digoxin
  • Warfarin
  • Insulin/oral hypoglycemics

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Sick sinus syndrome, heart block (2nd/3rd degree), cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, hypersensitivity.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Not recommended; avoid breastfeeding.

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; monitor ECG, blood pressure; consider atropine for bradycardia.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double.

🔄 Substitutes for cilnikem-beta 2.5 tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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