Calcigard 10 Retard Tablet

Calcigard 10 Retard 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, Calcigard 10 Retard Tablet is also used to treat preterm labour.

Calcigard 10 Retard 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 Calcigard 10 Retard 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 Calcigard 10 Retard 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 Calcigard 10 Retard 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.

Calcigard 10 Retard 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

Calcigard 10 Retard 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 Calcigard 10 Retard Tablet is working efficiently. Besides, this prolonged intake of Calcigard 10 Retard Tablet can lower blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable. 

• QUINIDINE
• PHENYTOIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• NELFINAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• SAQUINAVIR
• AMPRENAVIR
• PHENOBARBITAL

• 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 Calcigard 10 Retard 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 Calcigard 10 Retard Tablet.