Amicardia 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It is a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.Amicardia 10mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. 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 doctorΓ’ΒΒs advice while taking this medicine.The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking Γ’ΒΒ especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
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Alcohol:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amicardia 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Amicardia 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.
Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Amicardia 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
Amicardia 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Amicardia 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amicardia 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:
Amicardia 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amicardia 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youΓ’ΒΒre worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Ankle swelling
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Palpitations
Abdominal pain
Muscle cramp
Nausea
Sleepiness
Visual disturbance
Dyspepsia
Breathlessness
Change in bowel habits
