Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Retain using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Ordinary side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
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. Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Dilcardia
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. Revisenative method of infant feeding should be considered.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
Is Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR a blood thinner?
No, Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
Does Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR cause weight gain?
Affirmative, Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Is it better to take Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR in the morning or at night?
It is recommended to take Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Does Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR affect sleep?
Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
Who should not take Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR?
You should not take Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR?
Symptoms of overdose of Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
How long do I need to take Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR? Can I stop it on my own?
Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
What should I avoid while taking Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR.
What are the serious side effects of Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR?
The serious side effects of Dilcardia 30 Tablet MR include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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