Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Treatment of Arrhythmia

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) DICARD 90MG TABLET SR works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke heart attack or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice even if you feel well.

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. DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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.DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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. Keep 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.Common 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.Before 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. DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with DICARD 90MG TABLET SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION <p> DICARD 90MG TABLET SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Alternative method of infant feeding should be considered. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> DICARD 90MG TABLET SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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 <p> DICARD 90MG TABLET SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Benzothiazepine derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Calcium channel blockers- Nondihydropyridines

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Treatment of Arrhythmia

Headache | Dizziness | Nausea | Edema (swelling)

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Q. Is DICARD 90MG TABLET SR a blood thinner?::: No DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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).| Q. Does DICARD 90MG TABLET SR cause weight gain?::: Yes DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However if you are gaining weight while taking DICARD 90MG TABLET SR then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.| Q. Is it better to take DICARD 90MG TABLET SR in the morning or at night?::: It is recommended to take DICARD 90MG TABLET SR at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.| Q. Does DICARD 90MG TABLET SR affect sleep?::: DICARD 90MG TABLET SR may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.| Q. Who should not take DICARD 90MG TABLET SR?::: You should not take DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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.| Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR?::: Symptoms of overdose of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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.| Q. How long do I need to take DICARD 90MG TABLET SR? 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.| Q. What should I avoid while taking DICARD 90MG TABLET SR?::: You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking DICARD 90MG TABLET SR. Also avoid driving and using heavy machinery if DICARD 90MG TABLET SR causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking DICARD 90MG TABLET SR.| Q. What are the serious side effects of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR?::: The serious side effects of DICARD 90MG TABLET SR 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.