Calbloc 20mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
14.75

USED FOR:
Hypertension Chest pain (Angina)

COMPOSITION:
Nifedipine (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Calbloc 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Calbloc 20mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Calbloc 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Calbloc 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calbloc 20mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Calbloc 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calbloc 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Nifedipine   20mg

Uses of Calbloc Tablet
Calbloc 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and chest pain (Angina).

How to use Calbloc Tablet
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. Calbloc 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Calbloc Tablet works
Calbloc 20mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

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

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

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

Q. Is Calbloc a diuretic?
Calbloc is not a diuretic. Calbloc 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 Calbloc a calcium channel blocker?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc a blood thinner?
Calbloc is not a blood thinner. Calbloc 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 Calbloc ?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc with pseudoephedrine?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc with naproxen?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc cause hair loss?
Calbloc does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Calbloc as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Calbloc make you tired?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc cause tachycardia?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc.

Q. Does Calbloc expire?
Yes, Calbloc 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 Calbloc an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Calbloc is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Calbloc 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 Calbloc a beta blocker?
Calbloc is not a beta blocker. Calbloc 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 Calbloc the same as amlodipine?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc ?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc?
Calbloc 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 Calbloc ?
Calbloc may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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