Manufacturer : Nifedipine (20mg)

Made In: J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to treat your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on how you respond to this medicine and your blood pressure levels. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Take this medicine as soon as you have taken it out of the packet. It is sensitive to light and may not work properly if it is left out of the pack for too long. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. 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), dizziness, unusual heartbeat (palpitations), flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it can significantly decrease your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. USES OF NICARDIA TABLET SR Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Prevention of Heart attack Prevention of Stroke BENEFITS OF NICARDIA TABLET SR In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF NICARDIA TABLET SR Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Nicardia Dizziness Fatigue Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Headache Peripheral edema HOW TO USE NICARDIA TABLET SR 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. Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW NICARDIA TABLET SR WORKS Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving CAUTION Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. warnings Liver CAUTION Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE NICARDIA TABLET SR? If you miss a dose of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.