Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of blood pressure-lowering medications called 'calcium channel blockers' primarily used to treat hypertension. Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the blood vessels (arteries). If hypertension is left, untreated can lead to heart disease and stroke attack. 

Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Clinidipine' that helps dilates (widens) blood vessels, thereby increasing the heart's blood flow. The phenomena of vasodilation (widening) of the heart’s blood vessels reduce the heart's workload and muscles. Thus, Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's improves the blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart tissue, thereby lowering the raised blood pressure on the blood vessel's arteries. 

Take Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by the doctor. In some cases, Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's can cause side effects like sleepiness, oedema (fluid retention), ankle swelling, fatigue, headache, flushing (feeling warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), stomach upset and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects of Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any heart, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, hypotension (low blood pressure), electrolyte imbalance and dehydration. Avoid potassium supplements with Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's. Please do not stop taking Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's on your own, as it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the disease. Do not consume alcohol with Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains Clinidipine, a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Clinidipine works by widening the heart’s blood vessels and reduces peripheral vascular resistance (constriction of blood vessels that leads to high blood pressure). Reduced peripheral vascular resistance improves the blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart tissue.   

• Sleepiness
• Oedema (fluid retention)
• Ankle swelling
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Flushing (feeling warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Dizziness
• Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. Brief your medical history if you have kidney or liver problems, severe dehydration, low blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases (aortic stenosis, heart failure) before starting Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's. Too much sweating, diarrhoea, or vomiting while using Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's may lead to dehydration, hence it is advised to drink enough fluids. Consult your doctor before using Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Safety and effectiveness of Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's in paediatric patients has not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's may interact with heart-related drugs (quinidine), anticancer drugs (aldesleukin), fits medicine (phenytoin), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin) and other blood pressure medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction:  Do not consume alcohol, grapefruit, or grapefruit juice, as it may increase the side effects of Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, severe dehydration, diabetes and heart diseases should consult the doctor before taking Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's.

• QUINIDINE
• ALDESLEUKIN
• PHENYTOIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN

• Reduce sodium intake in your diet to maintain your blood pressure.
• Eat natural and healthy foods by cutting down on high on sodium processed foods.
• Lose those extra pounds, since being obese can be a risk factor for hypertension.
• Exercise regularly to maintain good heart health.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
• Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

• Keep a check on your daily blood pressure, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
• You may be asked by your doctor to undergo blood and urine tests if you have been suffering from vomiting or dehydration.
• Your dietician may prescribe you a suitable exercise program and diet to manage your blood pressure.
• This medicine should not be administered with grapefruit juice as it reduces the absorption of Cinatab-5 mg Tablet 10's in the body.

Hypertension: It is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. It is considered as an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and can be caused due to obesity, diabetes, smoking, high salt intake, stress, lack of physical activity or ageing. Blood pressure is measured in the ratio of systolic pressure to diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure range lies in between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure.