INDICATIONS
Procardia is utilized for treating some kinds of angina (chest pain). Procardia can be a calcium channel blocking agent. It works by interfering with the conventional action of calcium in circulatory constriction (relaxes the veins) and heart muscle contraction (heart may beat with less force and generate less blood) and nerve conduction inside heart (heart may beat slower plus more regularly). Calcium channel blockers are employed to dilate (widen) the arteries from the heart and also other arteries (reduce angina chest pain reducing elevated blood pressure), and stabilize the center rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast or perhaps an irregular rhythm (antiarrhythmic effects).
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Procardia as directed by your doctor.
Ask your medical provider any questions you may have about how exactly to utilize Procardia.
STORAGE
Store Procardia at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store faraway from heat, moisture, and light-weight. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Procardia out from the reach of youngsters and faraway from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Nifedipine.
All medicines might cause negative effects, but a majority of individuals have no, or minor, unwanted side effects.
Check along with your doctor if these most popular unwanted side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; flushing; giddiness; headache; heat sensation; heartburn; lightheadedness; nausea; weakness.
Seek medical attention without delay if any of these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe hypersensitive reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness within the chest; swelling from the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irregular pulse; lack of breath; swelling of the feet or hands; tender, bleeding, or swollen gums.
This is not a complete listing of all unwanted side effects that could occur. If you might have queries about negative effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Procardia if:
Contact your physician or doctor without delay if all of these affect you.
Some medical conditions may talk with Procardia. Tell your doctor or pharmacist in case you have any health conditions, in particular when any with the following connect with you:
Some medicines may connect to Procardia. Tell your medical provider if you're taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This is probably not an entire set of all interactions that will occur. Ask your health care provider if Procardia may communicate with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before starting, stop, or affect the dose from a medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days
Airmail: 2-3 weeks, EMS: 3-8 business days.