Dilnip-Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet

Quick info

Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

How it works

Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Cilnidipine and Chlorthalidone. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels thereby lowering blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Direction of 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. Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
• Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
• It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
• Dilnip Trio 40mg/10mg/6.25mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Side Effects

• The most common side effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you or get worse or won't go away.