Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet

Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains nifedipine 30 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower blood pressure and reduce chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow. This modified-release tablet is designed to release medicine over time, which can help provide steadier control throughout the day. Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet should be used only as directed by a clinician who has assessed your heart and blood pressure needs.

How it works: Nifedipine relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium from entering the muscle cells in the vessel walls. In the Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet form, the tablet releases nifedipine gradually so blood pressure and chest pain control can last longer.

Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet is a mid-strength modified-release nifedipine option, so it may suit patients who need once-daily blood pressure or angina control rather than a lower-strength tablet. Because it releases medicine gradually, it is not meant for sudden relief of chest pain and should not be expected to act like an immediate-relief tablet. A doctor may choose Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet when a steadier, longer-lasting effect is preferred.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina
• Blood pressure control in selected patients

• Swallow Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day as prescribed.
• You may take it with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not use it for sudden chest pain or an acute angina attack.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet provides 30 mg of nifedipine in a modified-release tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it are decided by your doctor based on your condition, blood pressure, and response to treatment; it is often taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule. Do not take more than the maximum your prescriber has told you, and do not change the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Headache, especially early in treatment
• Flushing or feeling warm
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Nausea
• Constipation

• Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet is a higher-strength modified-release nifedipine product and should be used only if a clinician has decided it is appropriate for you.
• It can cause dizziness, especially when you first start or after a dose increase, so be careful driving or standing up quickly.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, very low blood pressure, severe aortic stenosis, or a recent heart attack.
• Do not use it together with nitrates or other blood pressure medicines unless your prescriber has reviewed the combination.
• Grapefruit products can raise nifedipine levels and increase side effects.
• If you have worsening chest pain after starting or changing the dose, get medical help right away.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or atenolol
• Other blood pressure medicines or diuretics
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that affect CYP3A4
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Store Nicardia CD 30 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.