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Nicardia 5 Capsule
Nifedipine (5 mg)
₹33In stock
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Nicardia 5 Capsule is used for lowers blood pressure, reduces strain on the heart, improves blood flow.
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Key details
Salt: Nifedipine (5 mg)
Available variants: capsule 15 Capsules
Price: ₹33 (₹2.19 per capsule)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: JB CHEMICALS
Ordering notes
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). Learn more
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Nicardia 5 Capsule in Bangladesh
1 brand registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- NifecapDrug International Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Nicardia 5 Capsule. The brand name, manufacturer, inactive ingredients and price can differ, and so can release form, so a substitute is not automatically interchangeable.
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Composition of Nicardia 5 Capsule
Nicardia 5 Capsule contains Nifedipine (5 mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.
Uses of Nicardia 5 Capsule
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces strain on the heart
- Improves blood flow
Benefits of Nicardia 5 Capsule
- In High blood pressure
- Nicardia 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
- Nicardia 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule
Take as directed by your healthcare provider, do not exceed recommended dose, avoid grapefruit juice consumption
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 Nicardia 5 Capsule
Most side effects of Nicardia 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule
- 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 Nicardia 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Nicardia 5 Capsule
- 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 Nicardia are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class:
- Calcium channel blocker
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| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Nicardia 5 Capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcigard 5 CapsuleTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | capsule · 10`S | ₹21 | 36% cheaper |
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Nicardia 5 Capsule FAQs
What is Nicardia 5 Capsule used for?
Nicardia 5 Capsule is commonly used for Lowers blood pressure, reduces strain on the heart, improves blood flow. 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule?
High blood pressure: Nicardia 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Nicardia 5 Capsule contains Nifedipine (5 mg). 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Take as directed by your healthcare provider, do not exceed recommended dose, avoid grapefruit juice consumption Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Nicardia 5 Capsule 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Nicardia 5 Capsule 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule?
The side effects reported most often with Nicardia 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Nicardia 5 Capsule in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Nicardia.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Limit alcohol while taking Nicardia 5 Capsule; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Nicardia 5 Capsule habit forming?
No. Nicardia 5 Capsule is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Calcigard 5 Capsule has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹21 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Nicardia 5 Capsule starts at ₹33 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in capsule 15 Capsules. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Nicardia 5 Capsule?
Nicardia 5 Capsule is manufactured by JB CHEMICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Nicardia 5 Capsule delivered?
Nicardia 5 Capsule 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.
Nicardia 5 Capsule, Quick facts
- Salt
- Nifedipine (5 mg)
- Form
- capsule
- Price
- ₹33 (₹2.19 per capsule)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- JB CHEMICALS
- Manufacturer
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- capsule 15 Capsules
- 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 Nicardia 5 Capsule.
- 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.