It is our responsibility to promote best healthcare based on the most recent scientific studies around the world. In this section, we attempt to post updated papers from the avant garde institutions that might be useful to the prescribing doctors in making their decisions.

 

Eir (Cilnidipine)

Blocks both L & N Calcium Channels, Shown to have greater reduction in pulse rate which is contrary to amlodipine & hence does not cause reflex tachycardia cilnidipine paper 1

Significantly lowers pedal edema caused by Amlodipine cilnidipine excellent tolerance

Suppresses uric acid formation hence useful in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease  cilnidipine paper 5

Only Calcium channel blocker proven to block sympathetic nervous system activity  cilnidipine paper 6

 

DFL-6/30/Susp (Deflazacort)

Similar anti inflammatory activity and significantly lower weight gain compared to prednisolone deflazacort 2

Best Safety Profile compared to other options in corticosteroids Deflazacort