Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Calcigard Capsule
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).  Inform your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Calcigard safe?
Calcigard is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Calcigard a nitrate/beta-blocker/ACE inhibitor/tocolytic?
No. Calcigard is not a nitrate, beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. It is a calcium channel blocker.

Q. Does Calcigard cause dry mouth?
Calcigard can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if experience dry mouth after taking Calcigard.

Q. Is Calcigard a diuretic?
Calcigard is not a diuretic. Calcigard belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Calcigard a calcium channel blocker?
Calcigard belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Calcigard a blood thinner?
Calcigard is not a blood thinner. Calcigard belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Calcigard ?
Calcigard can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calcigard with pseudoephedrine?
Calcigard can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calcigard with naproxen?
Calcigard can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Calcigard cause hair loss?
Calcigard does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Calcigard as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Calcigard make you tired?
Calcigard may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected in this way. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, if you change tablets, or if you have drunk alcohol.

Q. Does Calcigard cause tachycardia?
Calcigard can cause tachycardia (increase the heart rate) as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) after taking Calcigard.

Q. Does Calcigard expire?
Yes, Calcigard does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Is Calcigard an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Calcigard is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Calcigard belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Calcigard a beta blocker?
Calcigard is not a beta blocker. Calcigard belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Calcigard the same as amlodipine?
Calcigard and amlodipine are two different drugs which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Calcigard ?
Calcigard can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take aspirin with Calcigard?
Calcigard can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take sildenafil with Calcigard ?
Calcigard may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.