Cilnidipine (10mg)+ Telmisartan (40mg)
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet. The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.
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 themCommon side effects of Loclan T
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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. Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cilnidipine and Telmisartan, which lowers 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet.
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
There is limited information available on the use of Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Modification in lifestyle changes can help boost your health while taking Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart attack.
Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically for high potassium levels. Make sure not to miss any future appointments with the doctor.
No, do not stop the medication without consulting with the doctor. It should be used strictly as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Telmisartan and Cilnidipine. These two medicines are combined to lower the blood pressure more effectively, thereby lowering the chances of having a stroke or heart attack.
Yes, the use of Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
No, Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet can cause harmful effects on the baby. If you conceive while taking Loclan T 10mg/40mg Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest other ways to lower blood pressure.
