Cardene (Nicardipine HCL)

Cardene Information

Cardene belongs to the type of drugs called calcium channel blockers. This drug helps the heart to pump blood and reduce its workload by relaxing the blood vessels.

Cardene Indication

Cardene is usually u8sed to cure hypertension or high blood pressure and angina or chest pain. This drug could also be used in other purposes not mentioned here.

Cardene Warnings

Talk to your doctor first before taking Cardene if you have kidney disease; liver disease; or other disease of the heart or blood vessels like sick sinus syndrome, aortic stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary artery disease. If you have the said conditions, your doctor might not allow you to take Cardene, or give you a dosage adjustment, or require you a special monitoring during the treatment with this drug. Cardene belongs to the FDA pregnancy category C that means that this drug has the possibility to harm an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor first before taking Cardene if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant during the treatment with this drug. Cardene is known to pass into breast milk and could cause harm to a nursing infant. Ask your doctor first before taking this drug if you are breast-feeding a baby. Patients who are over 65 years of age is sometimes more likely to experience the side effects of Cardene. The doctor might give them a lower dose of this drug. Avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice because this could affect Cardene.

Cardene Intake Guidelines

Follow the exact instruction or direction of your doctor in taking Cardene. In case you did not understand the instructions, do not hesitate to ask your doctor, pharmacist o, or nurse to clarify or explain them to you. It is advisable to take Cardene with a full glass of water. If you are taking extended-release capsule, avoid crushing, chewing or breaking it. You should swallow them completely because they are specially made to release the medication slowly in the body. It is not good to stop taking Cardene without the direction of your doctor, even if you feel better. Your condition might get worse if you stop taking this drug without taking to your doctor first.

Cardene Dosage

Yo9u could obtain the dosage of this drug from your doctor. The dose varies from person to person. Make sure to follow the exact dose given to you by your doctor. Do not change the dose unless you are told by your doctor to do so.

Cardene Overdose

Some of the symptoms of overdose with Cardene are dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion. If you experience the said symptoms, look for emergency medical attention.

Cardene Missed Dose

In case you miss a dose of Cardene, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose and take the dose that was regularly scheduled. It is not good to take a double dose of this drug.

Cardene Side Effects

Some of the serious side effects of Cardene are allergic reaction like difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, hives; unusually fast or slow heartbeats; fainting or severe dizziness; abnormal behavior or psychosis; chest pain or worsening angina; jaundice or yellowing of the skin or eyes; and swelling of the legs or ankles. If you experience any of the said serious side effects, stop taking Cardene, look for emergency medical attention, or contact your doctor immediately. Some of the less serious side effects of Cardene are unusual headache, fatigue, or tiredness; dizziness; flushing; rash; insomnia; vivid or abnormal dreams; increased urination; dry mouth; nausea or constipation; and nervousness or tremor. If you suspect any of the said less serious side effects, you may still continue using Cardene but make sure to talk to your doctor. There are some other side effects not mentioned here that has the possibility to occur. Consult your doctor if you experience unusual or bothersome side effects.

Cardene Drug Reactions

Some drugs that could affect Cardene are other heart medication used to treat the same or another condition, cimetidine and cyclosporine. If you are taking any of the said drugs, your doctor might not allow you to take Cardene, adjust your dose, or require you a special monitoring during the treatment with Cardene. Some other drugs that affect Cardene are not mentioned here. Talk to your doctor before taking Cardene if you are taking other drugs or medication like over-the-counter medicines such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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