TWINCAL

Twincal 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers, which help to lower blood pressure. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Twincal 20 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike, and if you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, unusual beating of the heart (palpitations), and headache.

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What is the use of Twincal 20 Tablet?

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Twincal 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessels. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels, which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.

Which is better amlodipine or Twincal 20 Tablet?

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Both these medicines are used in the treatment of blood pressure and are equally effective in reducing blood pressure. Twincal 20 Tablet has also been found to be more beneficial in patients with kidney problems as compared to amlodipine. Additionally, while amlodipine may have chance of causing mild ankle swelling, Twincal 20 Tablet has been found to have a lesser chance of causing ankle swelling, tachycardia, and palpitations. Your doctor will suggest either of these after seeing what suits you.

What are the side effects of Twincal 20 Tablet?

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Twincal 20 Tablet is generally well tolerated but sometimes can also be associated with side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, low blood pressure, and stomach problems. It may also cause increased urination, ankle swelling, and lethargy. These side effects are not common in everyone, but may occur in some individuals. Do consult your doctor if you notice any side effects after taking this medicine.

Is Twincal 20 Tablet good for patients with high blood pressure with kidney impairment?

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Yes, Twincal 20 Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on the kidney cells, thereby preventing them from damage. It has also been shown to decrease protein leakage from the kidney in patients who have diabetes as well as high blood pressure.

Should I take Twincal 20 Tablet in the morning or at night?

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Twincal 20 Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. Usually, it is advised to take it in the morning, but your doctor may advise you to take it in the evening as well. You should take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

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June 21, 2026

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Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) — Government of IndiaView Source
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) — Government of IndiaView Source
Jan Aushadhi Scheme — Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana — Government of IndiaView Source

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