Expert advice for Cardicap Capsule TR
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress. Notify your doctor about other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) that you are taking as Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.
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Composition
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Isosorbide Dinitrate (20mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Flushing of face, Dizziness, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). |
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How to works
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How Cardicap Capsule TR works
Cardicap 20mg Capsule TR is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain) and improves symptoms of heart failure. |
