Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet

Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 30 mg of nifedipine in each tablet. Nifedipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker class, which helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and certain forms of chest pain (angina). By reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow, it can help protect against complications of long-term high blood pressure.

How it works: Nifedipine works by blocking calcium entry into the muscle cells of blood vessels, which helps the vessels relax and widen. In this tablet form, Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet releases the medicine gradually so the effect lasts longer through the day.

Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet is a higher-strength controlled-release tablet, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has already assessed their need for this dose. It is not the same as a lower starting dose because the 30 mg strength is designed to provide a sustained effect over time, which may suit people who need steadier blood pressure or angina control. A doctor may choose Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet when a lower strength is not enough or when a longer-acting nifedipine tablet is preferred.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic angina
• Blood pressure control over time
• Reducing chest pain episodes

• Swallow Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if your doctor recommends once-daily use.
• You may take it with or without food, but take it the same way each day if possible.
• Do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose; follow your prescriber’s instructions.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay.
• If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, stand up slowly after sitting or lying down.

Each Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet provides 30 mg of nifedipine. This strength may be taken once daily in some patients, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose depend on your condition, other medicines, and how you respond to treatment. Your doctor decides the dose, and you should not increase it on your own.

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

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Palpitations or a faster heartbeat

• Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet is a higher-strength nifedipine tablet and should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.
• It can lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness or fainting, especially when standing up quickly.
• Alcohol can increase lightheadedness and may worsen blood-pressure lowering effects.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, aortic stenosis, heart failure, or recent heart attack unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Do not use it with nitrates or certain other blood-pressure medicines without medical guidance.
• This medicine may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, because nifedipine may need closer monitoring.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Beta-blockers such as metoprolol or atenolol
• Other blood pressure medicines, including alpha-blockers and diuretics
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, or ritonavir

Store Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.