Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet:
High blood pressure, Chest pain (Angina)
Composition of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet:
Nifedipine 10mg
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46.5
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Description
High blood pressure, Chest pain (Angina)
Uses
Nifedipine is generally used in treatment of chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Ankle swelling
- Dizziness
- ears
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- Headache
- Nausea
- neck and trunk)
- Palpitations
- Sleepiness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Nifedipine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Nifedipine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the blood vessels to make the heart pump blood more efficiently throughout the body & help improve the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Nifedipine safe?
Nifedipine is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is Nifedipine a nitrate/beta-blocker/ACE inhibitor/tocolytic?
No. Nifedipine is not a nitrate, beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. It is a calcium channel blocker.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause dry mouth?
Nifedipine can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if experience dry mouth after taking Nifedipine.
Q. Is Nifedipine a diuretic?
Nifedipine is not a diuretic. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a calcium channel blocker?
Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a blood thinner?
Nifedipine is not a blood thinner. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Nifedipine with pseudoephedrine?
Nifedipine can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Nifedipine with naproxen?
Nifedipine can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause hair loss?
Nifedipine does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Nifedipine as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Nifedipine make you tired?
Nifedipine may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected in this way. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, if you change tablets, or if you have drunk alcohol.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause tachycardia?
Nifedipine can cause tachycardia (increase the heart rate) as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) after taking Nifedipine.
Q. Does Nifedipine expire?
Obviously, Nifedipine expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Is Nifedipine an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Nifedipine is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a beta blocker?
Nifedipine is not a beta blocker. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.<br>
Q. Is Nifedipine the same as amlodipine?
Nifedipine and amlodipine are two different drugs which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take aspirin with Nifedipine?
Nifedipine can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take sildenafil with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Nifedipine is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is Nifedipine a nitrate/beta-blocker/ACE inhibitor/tocolytic?
No. Nifedipine is not a nitrate, beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. It is a calcium channel blocker.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause dry mouth?
Nifedipine can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if experience dry mouth after taking Nifedipine.
Q. Is Nifedipine a diuretic?
Nifedipine is not a diuretic. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a calcium channel blocker?
Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a blood thinner?
Nifedipine is not a blood thinner. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Nifedipine with pseudoephedrine?
Nifedipine can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Nifedipine with naproxen?
Nifedipine can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause hair loss?
Nifedipine does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Nifedipine as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Nifedipine make you tired?
Nifedipine may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected in this way. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, if you change tablets, or if you have drunk alcohol.
Q. Does Nifedipine cause tachycardia?
Nifedipine can cause tachycardia (increase the heart rate) as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) after taking Nifedipine.
Q. Does Nifedipine expire?
Obviously, Nifedipine expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Is Nifedipine an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Nifedipine is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.
Q. Is Nifedipine a beta blocker?
Nifedipine is not a beta blocker. Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.<br>
Q. Is Nifedipine the same as amlodipine?
Nifedipine and amlodipine are two different drugs which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take aspirin with Nifedipine?
Nifedipine can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take sildenafil with Nifedipine ?
Nifedipine may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Nifedipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nifedipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Product Details
SKU: PC-3525
Product Description: Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
