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Is used for:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure (where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently)
Cilazapril works by causing blood vessels to relax. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Do NOT use if:
Before taking cilazapril make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
· If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
· If you suffer from kidney or liver disease.
· If you suffer from ascites (a build up of fluid in the abdomen).
· If you suffer from a collagen vascular disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or scleroderma.
· If you are on a salt restricted diet or use salt substitutes which contain potassium.
· If you have cardiomyopathy (cardiac muscle disease), poor circulation, or aortic stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessel from the heart).
· If you have atherosclerosis (the build up of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries).
· If you are having dialysis, LDL apheresis (the removal of cholesterol from the blood by a machine) or desensitisation treatment for bee and wasp stings.
· If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
· If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
How to use :
· Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
· Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
· Try to take cilazapril at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses. It is best if you take them in the morning with a drink of water.
· If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up. If in doubt, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
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