Prescription Required

Cardif 10mg Tablet

by Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Nitrendipine (10mg)

₹10

Cardif 10mg Tablet

Introduction to Cardif 10mg Tablet

Cardif 10mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. It should be taken with food. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.

Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor&rsquos advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, heart or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. This will help to make sure that you are safe. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Safety Advice for Cardif 10mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cardif 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Cardif 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Cardif 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Cardif 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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There is limited information available on the use of Cardif 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Cardif 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Cardif 10mg Tablet works

Cardif 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

How To Use Cardif 10mg Tablet

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardif 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Cardif 10mg Tablet

  • Ankle swelling
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Headache
  • Palpitations

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FAQ's on Cardif 10mg Tablet

How long does it take for Cardif to show its effect?

Cardif starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Cardif. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.

I have been told that I have to take Cardif for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

Cardif is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even lifelong. Cardif is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Do I need to change my diet while using Cardif?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Cardif. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Cardif. What should I do?

Cardif can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Should I take Cardif in the morning or at night?

Cardif can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

It has been six months since I started taking Cardif and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?

No, continue taking Cardif even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Cardif suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.

Prescription Required

Cardif 10mg Tablet

by Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Nitrendipine (10mg)

₹10

Cardif 10mg Tablet

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