Nicardia 5 mg Capsule

Nicardia 5 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of nifedipine in each capsule. Nifedipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower blood pressure and to treat certain types of chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which can improve blood flow and reduce the heart’s workload. Nicardia 5 mg Capsule is a lower-dose capsule strength that a doctor may use when careful dose adjustment is needed.

How it works: Nifedipine blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in blood vessel walls, which helps those vessels relax and widen. With the capsule form of Nicardia 5 mg, this blood-vessel relaxation can lower blood pressure and reduce chest pain by easing the heart’s workload.

The Nicardia 5 mg Capsule is a low-strength nifedipine option compared with Nicardia 10 mg Capsule. It may suit people who need a smaller dose, need slower dose adjustment, or are more sensitive to blood pressure lowering effects such as dizziness or flushing. A clinician may choose this strength to fine-tune treatment before moving to a higher dose.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Blood pressure control when a lower dose is needed
• Dose titration as directed by a doctor

• Take Nicardia 5 mg Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady effect.
• Follow any food instructions from your prescriber or the product label, since nifedipine capsules can be affected by how they are taken.
• If you feel dizzy, rise slowly from sitting or lying down after taking it.
• Do not change the dose or stop the capsule on your own, even if you feel well.

Each Nicardia 5 mg Capsule provides 5 mg of nifedipine. The number of capsules taken and how often they are taken depends on your condition and your doctor’s plan; this strength is used for individualized dose adjustment rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber based on response and tolerance, so follow your prescription exactly.

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

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Palpitations or a fast heartbeat

• Nicardia 5 mg Capsule may cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how this capsule affects you.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, very low blood pressure, or a recent heart attack.
• Do not use nifedipine with nitrates or other blood-pressure medicines unless your prescriber has approved it.
• Let your doctor know about liver disease, since nifedipine may need closer monitoring.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Nicardia 5 mg Capsule is appropriate for you.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Beta-blockers and other blood pressure medicines
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can raise nifedipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Some seizure medicines and other strong enzyme inducers that can lower its effect

Store Nicardia 5 mg Capsule in a cool, dry place away from moisture and out of reach of children, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.