Cinod (INN) is a calcium channel blocker. Cinod is the novel calcium antagonist accompanied with L-type and N-type calcium channel blocking function. It was jointly developed by Fuji Viscera Pharmaceutical Company, Japan and Ajinomoto, Japan and approved to come into market for the first time and used for high blood pressure treatment in 1995. Compared with other calcium antagonists, Cinod can act on the N-type calcium channel that existing sympathetic nerve end besides acting on L-type calcium channel that similar to most of the calcium antagonists. Cinod is approved for use in Japan, China,India, Korea and some European countries.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Cinod 20Mg Tablet 20'S should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver disease, peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Cinod 20Mg Tablet 20'S is working efficiently. Besides this prolonged intake of Cinod 20Mg Tablet 20'S can lead to lowering of blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.
Medicine Interaction: Cinod 20Mg Tablet 20'S is known to interact when taken with an antiarrhythmic agent (quinidine), antiepileptic medicine (phenytoin) anti TB drug (rifampicin), antibiotics (erythromycin), other blood pressure-lowering pills (amlodipine) and antipsychotic drugs.
Side Effects: A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs, in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.
How to Store it: Store below 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store below 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store below 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store below 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
