Dilnip
5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure
(hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium
channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure. This helps prevent
heart attacks and strokes. It may also be prescribed to prevent angina
(heart-related chest pain).
Dilnip 5 Tablet may be prescribed
alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on the severity of
your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without
food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking
it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on
your own, even if you feel well because high blood pressure often has no
symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike and if you
stop taking it, your condition may get worse.
Keeping active with
regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will
also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while
taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include
fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing,
unusual beating of the heart (palpitations), and headache. Consult your
doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Side effects like
swelling in the feet or ankles and palpitations are lesser in severity
than other similar medicines of the group. Studies have shown that it
also has a protective effect on the kidneys.
Before taking it,
let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for
advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor
what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high
blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure
checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Dilnip
5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood
vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers
your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart
attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any
direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term
to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be
most effective, even if you feel better.
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Dilnip
5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel
blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more
easily around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart
and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine
should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is
used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This
medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work
effectively. So, it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well
and have no symptoms.
In Prevention of Heart attack
Dilnip
5 Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your
heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you
having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is
given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken
regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do
not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Prevention of Stroke
Dilnip
5 Tablet reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood
pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your
body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as
advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.
Side effects of Dilnip Tablet
Most
side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your
body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if
you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dilnip
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Palpitations
Edema (swelling)
Abdominal pain
Rash
Muscle pain
Eye pain
Tremors
Decreased blood pressure
Itching
How to use Dilnip Tablet
Take
this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dilnip 5 Tablet
may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a
fixed time.
How Dilnip Tablet works
Dilnip
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dilnip 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dilnip 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dilnip 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dilnip 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dilnip
5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease.
Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dilnip 5 Tablet
may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dilnip 5 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.