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Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet include Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Calcigard shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Calcigard should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet on the Kidneys?
Calcigard does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet on the Liver?
Calcigard is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Calcigard on heart. So it is not known whether taking Calcigard will cause side effects on heart or not.
Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet
Taking Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Calcigard 20 Retard Tablet with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909
