What is the replacement for cilazapril?

If an alternative thiazide (or thiazide-like) diuretic is preferred, then indapamide, chlortalidone or bendroflumethiazide are potential options.

What side effects does cilazapril have?

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

  • chest pain.
  • dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (signs of low blood pressure)
  • increased or irregular heartbeat.
  • joint pain.
  • muscle cramps.
  • signs of anemia (low red blood cells; e.g., pale skin, unusual tiredness, or weakness)

Is cilazapril a calcium channel blocker?

The drugs were angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs: cilazapril, perindopril, lisinopril); calcium channel blockers (CCBs: nifedipine, amlodipine, isradipine); and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs: losartan, irbesartan, candesartan, olmesartan, and valsartan) [1,9].

Can you take ibuprofen with cilazapril?

If you take an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (for example cilazapril, enalapril, quinapril, losartan, or candesartan) and a diuretic (for example furosemide or bendroflumethiazide), taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (for example ibuprofen or aspirin in high doses) could harm your …

Where is cilazapril manufactured?

The originator brand of cilazapril was Inhibace, manufactured by F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd in Switzerland and supplied in New Zealand by Roche Products (NZ) Ltd.

What is cilazapril used for?

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used with other drugs to treat congestive heart failure. Cilazapril belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors.

What is the best time of day to take cilazapril?

Take your cilazapril dose at the same time each day. It is best taken in the morning. You can take cilazapril with or without food.

Is cilazapril a blood thinner?

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used with other drugs to treat congestive heart failure. Cilazapril belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily.

Can I take magnesium with cilazapril?

The risk or severity of renal failure, hyperkalemia, and hypertension can be increased when Choline magnesium trisalicylate is combined with Cilazapril.