Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet 15's

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called Calcium channel blockers primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease. It is also used to reduce strokes and chest pain (angina) caused by the arteries' blockage. In addition to this, Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet is also used to treat preterm labour.

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet based on your medical condition. You may experience common side effects like low blood pressure, headache, slow heartbeat, dizziness, and rash in some cases. Most of these side effects of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to be sure that the Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet is working efficiently. And also, a healthy diet, and regular exercise is necessary to keep blood pressure under control. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you're taking nifedipine. It can make side effects worse. Even a small reduction in sodium in your diet helps improve your heart's health and reduce blood pressure.

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina) other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.

• Low blood pressure

• Headache

• Slow heartbeat

• Dizziness

• Rash

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver/kidney disease, hypotension (low blood pressure), peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs), and diabetes. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet is working efficiently. Besides, this prolonged intake of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet can lower blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable. 

• Weight loss is an effective lifestyle change for controlling blood pressure. Losing even a small amount of weight can be very helpful in lowering blood pressure.

• Include a more healthy diet like whole grains, fruits, and low-fat dairy products in your food as it will effectively help lower blood pressure. Also, prefer eating home-cooked food and avoiding eating junk and outside food.

• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you're taking nifedipine. It can make side effects worse.

• Even a small reduction in sodium in your diet helps improve your heart's health and reduce blood pressure.

• Regularly monitor your blood pressure as it can fluctuate and can lead to serious life-threatening effects.

• Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages with Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. Drinking more amount of alcohol can actually raise blood pressure and affect the efficacy of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet .