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

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

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

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

Q. Does Nicardia retard make you tired?
Nicardia retard 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 Nicardia retard cause tachycardia?
Nicardia retard 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 Nicardia retard.

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