Nicardia Retard 10 Tablet

• If you are allergic to nifedipine or any other ingredients of Nicardia Retard 10 tablet.
• If you have taken nifedipine before and felt that your heart pain had worsened.
• If you experience a sudden heart-related chest pain.
• If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.
• If you have any kind of heart problem.
• If you have high blood pressure.
• If you are taking a medicine called Rifampicin to treat tuberculosis.
• If you have a Kock pouch (surgical procedure) in your gut.
• If you suffer from a blood condition called Porphyria.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Swelling of the ankles and legs
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You have low blood pressure.
• You have liver problems.
• You are on kidney dialysis.
• You have any problems with your heart.
• You have diabetes, as the treatment may have to be adjusted.

• Take Nicardia Retard 10 tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
• It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• Do not chew or break the pill.
• It would be best if you take it at a fixed time every day.
• Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

• Nicardia Retard 10 tablet should be stored at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat.
• Keep it out of reach and sight of children and pets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Nicardia Retard 10 tablet can affect the action of other medicines or other medicines can alter the action of Nicardia Retard 10 tablet if taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, herbals, and supplements you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• This medicine should not be used concomitantly along with Rifampicin (antibiotic).
• Medicines like erythromycin (antibiotic), ritonavir (used in HIV infection), ketoconazole (used in fungal infection), fluoxetine, nefazodone (used to treat psychiatric illness), cisapride (used to treat stomach problems), cimetidine (used to treat stomach ulcers), diltiazem (used to treat some heart conditions) when used along with this medicine may increase the effects of this tablet and should thus be used cautiously.
• Medicines like phenytoin, carbamazepine (used to treat fits or epilepsy), phenobarbital (used to treat sleep problems or anxiety) when taken along with this medicine may decrease its effect.
• Other medicines like vecuronium, mizolastine, tubocurarine, Tacrolimus, Quinidine, Digoxin should be used with caution along with Nicardia Retard 10 tablet.

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