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Prescription requiredTorrent Pharmaceuticals LtdAnti-hypertensive
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Nifedipine (20mg)
₹79In stock
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Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina.
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Key details
Salt: Nifedipine (20mg)
Available variants: tablet 20 mg 15`S
Price: ₹79 (₹5.26 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordering notes
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Composition of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet contains Nifedipine (20mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.
Uses of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
- High blood pressure
- Angina
Benefits of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
- In High blood pressure
- Calcigard Retard relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years.
- In Angina
- Calcigard Retard widens the vessels that supply the heart and eases its workload, so you get fewer episodes of chest pain and can do more before pain comes on.
How Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet works
Nifedipine relaxes the muscle in the walls of your blood vessels so they widen, which lowers blood pressure and eases the work of the heart.
How to take Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food, at the same time each day. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Calcigard Retard are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Swelling of the ankles and feet
- Flushing
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function.
Warnings and precautions
Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk.
Do not take Calcigard Retard if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.
Interactions with other medicines
Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular.
How to store Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
- Raising your legs when sitting, and reducing salt, helps with ankle swelling.
- Do not stop suddenly without asking your doctor.
Related lab tests
People taking Calcigard Retard are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class:
- Calcium channel blocker
Substitutes for Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Nifedipine (20mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depin Retard TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 15S | ₹64 | 19% cheaper |
| Nicardia CD Retard 30 mg TabletJB CHEMICALS | tablet · 15`S | ₹282 | 257% more |
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Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet used for?
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is commonly used for high blood pressure and angina. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
High blood pressure: Calcigard Retard relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years. It is also used for angina.
What is the salt in Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet contains Nifedipine (20mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet work?
Nifedipine relaxes the muscle in the walls of your blood vessels so they widen, which lowers blood pressure and eases the work of the heart.
Is Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Calcigard Retard are Swelling of the ankles and feet, Flushing, Headache, Palpitations, Dizziness. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Calcigard Retard.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Limit alcohol while taking Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Depin Retard Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹64 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet starts at ₹79 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet?
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet delivered?
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Nifedipine (20mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹79 (₹5.26 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Manufacturer
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 20 mg 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Calcigard Retard 20 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.