Dipiblock 5mg

Uses:

• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
• A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Cilacar 5 Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Directions For Use:

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.  Dipiblock  5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Edema (swelling)
• Abdominal pain

Warning & Precautions:

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.

FAQs:

Q. What is the use of Dipiblock 5 Tablet?
Dipiblock 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.

Q. Which is better amlodipine or Dipiblock5 Tablet?
Both these medicines are used in the treatment of blood pressure and are equally good in effectively reducing the blood pressure Dipiblock 5 Tablet has also been found to be beneficial in patients with kidney problems as compared to amlodipine. Additionally, while amlodipine may have chances of causing mild ankle swelling, Dipiblock 5 Tablet has been found to have lesser chances of causing ankle swelling, tachycardia and palpitations. Your doctor will suggest either of these after seeing what suits you.

Q. What are the side effects of Dipiblock 5 Tablet?
Dipiblock 5 Tablet is generally well tolerated but sometimes can also be associated with side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, low blood pressure, and stomach problems. It may also cause increased urination, ankle swelling, and lethargy. These side effects are not common in everyone but may occur in some individuals. Do consult your doctor if you notice any side effects after taking this medicine.

Q. Is Dipiblock5 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, Dipiblock 5 Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on the kidney cells, thereby preventing them from damage. It has also been shown to decrease protein leakage from the kidney in patients who have diabetes as well as high blood pressure.