CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to treat your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on how you respond to this medicine and your blood pressure levels. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Take this medicine as soon as you have taken it out of the packet. It is sensitive to light and may not work properly if it is left out of the pack for too long.

Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling), dizziness, unusual heartbeat (palpitations), flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it can significantly decrease your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Calcigard Tablet

Benefits of Calcigard Tablet

In Prevention of Heart attack

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET works by relaxing the 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, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

In Prevention of Stroke

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

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Side effects of Calcigard Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calcigard

Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Peripheral edema

How to use Calcigard 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. CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Calcigard Tablet works

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow to the heart, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Calcigard Tablet?

If you miss a dose of CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET, 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.\n

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dihydropyridinecarboxylic derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Calcigard with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Patient concerns

What is heart attack? When heart attack coming?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Related to chest pain angina commonly

I am having pain in left side of the chest also in left arm is it related to heart attack what can be done get relief ??

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

Please consult to your nearest doctor for blood pressure examination. then let me know.

User feedback

Patients taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET

Twice A Day

59%

Thrice A Day

27%

Once A Day

14%

What are you using Calcigard Tablet for?

Hypertension *

100%

*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

FAQs

Is CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET a diuretic?

No, CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET is not a diuretic medication. However, some evidence indicates that CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET has a partial diuretic property which may result in increased sodium loss through urine. It is a medication which relaxes the blood vessels by directly acting on them. This helps to decrease the blood pressure of the individual. As a result, blood flows more easily and lowers blood pressure, which helps to reduce the strain or pressure on your heart.

Is CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET bad for kidneys?

No, CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET is not bad for kidneys. In few research studies, taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET in recommended doses has in fact been shown to be beneficial for the kidneys. It is not advised to use this medicine without consulting the doctor. It should be used exactly as prescribed.

Can CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET cause liver damage?

Yes,CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET can cause liver damage in some cases, but this is very rare. However, some people may develop a rise in liver enzymes after taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET. Let your doctor know if you notice any such changes in your recent lab tests. Do not start this medication without consulting your doctor and do inform him if you have any history of liver disease or liver damage. This is because, in case of liver damage, dose adjustment may be required.

Does CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET affect blood sugar?

No, CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET does not cause any change in blood sugar levels. It has been observed that CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET has no effect on the release of insulin or change in blood sugar levels. However, before starting the medicine, inform the doctor if you are diabetic. This is done because the medicine for blood pressure is suggested accordingly when a patient is diabetic.

Can CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET be used in pregnancy and nursing mothers?

It is advised that you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. It should be used only if prescribed by the doctor in case of pregnancy. Studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby and it is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved.

Does CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET cause palpitations?

Yes. CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET can cause palpitations as a side effect. However, this is usually not bothersome and resolves as you continue with the treatment. If the symptom persists for long, consult the doctor who will suggest the ways to prevent it.

Do I need to change my diet while taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET?

Yes, making small changes to your diet can help your medicine work better. You must take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. You should also avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET.

My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET now?

No, do not stop taking it on your own as it may worsen your condition. You should take CALCIGARD 20 MG TABLET in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor for any query or dose modification.

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