Metoprolol + Cilnidipine Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Medicine Name
Metoprolol + Cilnidipine Tablet
Active Ingredients
Metoprolol + Cilnidipine
Drug Class
Beta-Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure and, when specifically prescribed, certain cardiovascular conditions
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure, relax blood vessels, slow the heart rate and reduce cardiac workload
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, headache, ankle swelling and flushing may occur
Common Strengths
Combination strengths vary by manufacturer and product; use only the prescribed strength
Dosage
Dose is individualized according to blood pressure, heart rate, medical condition and response to treatment
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed, preferably at the same time each day
How It Works
Metoprolol slows the heart rate and reduces cardiac workload, while cilnidipine relaxes blood vessels
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate and symptoms such as dizziness, fainting or ankle swelling may require monitoring
Important
Do not suddenly stop metoprolol or change the dose without medical advice
📉 Low Blood Pressure Warning:
Both medicines lower blood pressure. Excessive blood-pressure reduction may cause dizziness, weakness or fainting, especially when treatment is started or the dose is increased.
Both medicines lower blood pressure. Excessive blood-pressure reduction may cause dizziness, weakness or fainting, especially when treatment is started or the dose is increased.
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
🦶 Ankle Swelling Warning:
Cilnidipine may cause swelling of the ankles or feet in some patients. Inform your doctor if swelling is persistent, severe or worsening.
Cilnidipine may cause swelling of the ankles or feet in some patients. Inform your doctor if swelling is persistent, severe or worsening.
🚫 Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🫁 Breathing Warning:
Metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective but may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or other breathing problems.
Metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective but may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or other breathing problems.
🩸 Diabetes Warning:
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.