Cardif 20mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Cardif 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine(20mg)

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lactation interaction for Cardif Tablet

food
alcohol
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Cardif 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cardif 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Cardif 20mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardif 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Cardif 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine(20mg)

Cardif tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How cardif tablet works

Cardif 20mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Common side effects of cardif tablet

Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Fatigue, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Palpitations

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Expert advice FOR Cardif Tablet

  • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nitrendipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nitrendipine affects you. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Cardif 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine

Q. How long does it take for Cardif 20mg Tablet to show its effect?
Cardif 20mg Tablet starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of Cardif 20mg Tablet. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.
Q. It has been six months since I started taking Cardif 20mg Tablet and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?
No, continue taking Cardif 20mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Cardif 20mg Tablet suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Q. I have been told that I have to take Cardif 20mg Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?
Cardif 20mg Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even lifelong. Cardif 20mg Tablet is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
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Q. Should I take Cardif 20mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Cardif 20mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Cardif 20mg Tablet. What should I do?
Cardif 20mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Q. Do I need to change my diet while using Cardif 20mg Tablet?
Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Cardif 20mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)