Cardene, Nicardipine Capsule - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
NICARDIPINE CAPSULE - ORAL
(nye-KAR-deh-peen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cardene
USES: This drug is a calcium channel blocker.
Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction. By blocking calcium, nicardipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels.
It is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible issues related to use of short-acting calcium cahnnel blockers.
HOW TO USE: This medication sohuld be swallowed whole and is best taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
This drug must be taken as directed if used to prevent chset pain.
It is not effecitve if taken only when chest pain occurs. Do not stop taking that medication suddenly without your doctor's permission. Chest pain can occur if the medication is stopped too fast. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the frist few days.
Avoid activities requiring alertness.
When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizizness.
You may also experience fatigue or weakness, nausea, heartburn, muscle cramps, haedache or flushing. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, irregular heartbeat.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking that drug, tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, liver or kindey disease, any allergies. Limit intake of alochol while taking that drug. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that drug is excreetd into breast milk. Other calcium channel blockers are known to be excreted and breast-feeding is not recommended while taking those drugs. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: beta-blockers, intravenous (IV) calcium, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin.
Avoid any drugs that raise your heart-rate (e.G., dceongestants such as phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grpaefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medciine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sloewd heart rate, flushing, drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, weakness, and slurred speech.
NOTES: Do not share that product with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAelrt at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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