Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Isosorbide Dinitrate(20mg)
Strip of 25 Capsule Tr
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Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR 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 capsule will not treat an angina attack that has already begun. They may be also used to control heart failure.
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 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR 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
Isosorbide Dinitrate Titradose tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of immediate-release oral isosorbide dinitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.
AMI.
anemia.
hemodialysis.
hypotension.
intracranial pressure.
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
glaucoma.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR, 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 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR and what is it used for?
Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR belongs to a group of medicines called organic nitrates. Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR work?
Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR lower heart rate?
No, Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR does not lower heart rate. However, in some cases, one may experience reflex tachycardia (fast heart rate) while using nitrates such as Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR.
Q. Does Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR lower blood pressure?
Yes, Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR 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 20mg Capsule TR?
No, you should not take sildenafil along with Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR. 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.
