Expert advice for Twintel Tablet
You have been prescribed Twintel 10mg/80mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle weakness or changes in your heartbeat.
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Composition
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Cilnidipine (10mg) + Telmisartan (80mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Sleepiness, Ankle swelling, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Tiredness, Palpitations, Stomach upset, Increased potassium level in blood. |
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How to works
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How Twintel Tablet works
Twintel 10mg/80mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and Telmisartan which lower blood pressure effectively. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. |
