Nicardia 10 mg Capsule

Nicardia 10 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of nifedipine in each capsule. Nifedipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker class, which helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. It is used to treat high blood pressure and certain chest pain conditions such as angina, as directed by a doctor. Nicardia 10 mg Capsule may be chosen when a prescriber wants a specific 10 mg capsule strength for careful dose adjustment.

How it works: Nifedipine in Nicardia 10 mg Capsule blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells of blood vessel walls, which helps the vessels relax and widen. This can lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload, helping improve blood flow and ease angina symptoms.

Nicardia 10 mg Capsule is a higher-strength option than Nicardia 5 mg Capsule, so it is generally used only after a doctor has assessed the patient’s needs. Compared with the 5 mg capsule, the 10 mg capsule provides more nifedipine per dose and may be selected when a stronger effect is needed or when a prescriber is titrating therapy.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Blood pressure control as prescribed
• Certain blood-vessel spasm conditions, if directed by a doctor

• Take Nicardia 10 mg Capsule exactly as prescribed; swallow the capsule whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not crush, open, or chew the capsule.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has set a regular schedule.
• It can be taken with or without food unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start treatment, because dizziness can happen.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully if your dose is being adjusted from the 5 mg capsule to the 10 mg capsule.

Each Nicardia 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of nifedipine. The dose and how often you take it depend on your condition and how you respond, and your doctor decides the schedule. In many patients, nifedipine capsules may be taken several times a day, but the exact maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber for this 10 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Flushing or warmth
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations

• Nicardia 10 mg Capsule can cause a stronger blood-pressure drop in some people, so dizziness and fainting risk is higher if the dose is too much for you.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, very low blood pressure, a history of heart failure, or narrowing of the aortic valve.
• Avoid drinking alcohol excessively, because it may increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Do not use this medicine with nitrate drugs unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Nicardia 10 mg Capsule affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using this capsule.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, especially if it is being used for chest pain or blood pressure control.

• Other blood-pressure medicines, which may increase the risk of low blood pressure
• Nitrate medicines such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can raise nifedipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which may increase side effects
• CYP3A4-inducing medicines such as rifampin, which may reduce effectiveness

Store Nicardia 10 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.