Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Isosorbide Dinitrate(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cardicap 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. It is best taken at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide the dose and the number of times each day you should take them. You should take the medicine as it is prescribed for you and keep taking it, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly your risk of an angina attack will increase. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this drug work better.
Cardicap 10mg Tablet is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain).
The principal pharmacological action of isosorbide dinitrate is relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and consequent dilatation of peripheral arteries and veins, especially the latter.
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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cardicap
Dizziness
Headache
Lightheadedness
Nausea
significant anemia.
methemoglobinemia, a type of blood disorder.
a heart attack.
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
a hemorrhage in the brain.
low blood pressure.
abnormal absorption of food nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract.
high pressure within the skull.
Cardicap 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.
Consuming alcohol while taking Cardicap 10mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Cardicap 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.
Use with caution Below 5years: Contraindicated
Cardicap 10mg Tablet is used to prevent chest pain (angina attacks). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. These tablets will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.
AMI.
anemia.
hemodialysis.
hypotension.
intracranial pressure.
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
glaucoma.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardicap 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cardicap 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase your physical activity, watch your weight and reduce stress.
Cardicap 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Cardicap 10mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
You may develop tolerance to Cardicap 10mg Tablet with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Cardicap 10mg Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.
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. Cardicap 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Cardicap 10mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Cardicap 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called organic nitrates. Cardicap 10mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat angina pectoris and as an adjunctive treatment in severe acute or chronic congestive cardiac failure.
Q. How does Cardicap 10mg Tablet work?
Cardicap 10mg Tablet works by widening the blood vessels in your heart to allow an increased amount of blood flow to areas which need it.
Q. Does Cardicap 10mg Tablet lower heart rate?
No, Cardicap 10mg Tablet does not lower heart rate. However, in some cases, one may experience reflex tachycardia (fast heart rate) while using nitrates such as Cardicap 10mg Tablet.
Q. Does Cardicap 10mg Tablet lower blood pressure?
Yes, Cardicap 10mg Tablet lowers blood pressure. This medicine widens the blood vessels and decreases the resistance in them, causing a fall in blood pressure. This fall in blood pressure may in turn decrease the heartbeat which can lead to angina. This medicine should be avoided in people who already have low blood pressure. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q. Can I take sildenafil while taking Cardicap 10mg Tablet?
No, you should not take sildenafil along with Cardicap 10mg Tablet. Both these medicines lower blood pressure and belong to the same class. Taking these two medicines together may cause significant decrease in blood pressure which can cause fainting or even a heart attack. Along with this, avoid taking other medicines which belong to the same class such as vardenafil and tadalafil.
