Cardipin Retard Tablet 10

Cardipin Retard Tablet is used for the following:

• Managing hypertension, also known as high blood pressure

• Alleviating angina pectoris - a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart

• Helping with Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition that limits blood flow to your fingers and toes

Here are some instructions on how to take Cardipin Retard Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Don't chew or crush it.

• Avoid drinking grapefruit juice when taking this medicine, as it can affect how it works.

• Always take your medicine at the same time every day to help you remember.

• If you're unsure about anything, don't hesitate to consult your doctor.

Cardipin Retard Tablet is taken orally.

Cardipin Retard Tablet contains nifedipine (20 mg). The following points illustrate how this medicine works on your body:

• Calcium Ion Blocking: Nifedipine inhibits the influx of calcium ions into the smooth muscle cells of your heart and blood vessels. Calcium ions play a crucial role in muscle contraction, so by blocking these ions, the medicine helps the muscles to relax.

• Blood Pressure Regulation: By relaxing and dilating the blood vessels, nifedipine effectively reduces blood pressure. This reduces the workload on your heart, making it easier for it to pump blood.

• Angina Management: In cases of angina, the improved blood flow to the heart muscle due to the action of nifedipine helps in reducing the frequency and severity of chest pain.

• Store Cardipin Retard Tablet at room temperature.

• Keep the medication in its original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.

• Ensure the tablet is stored in a place that's out of children's reach.

• Always check the expiry date on the box before taking a tablet and never use any past their expiry date.

• Since Cardipin Retard Tablet is used to manage hypertension, you might want to adopt a diet low in salt. This can help keep your blood pressure levels under control.

• Regular physical activity like walking or jogging can aid in managing both hypertension and angina pectoris, conditions managed by this medicine. However, always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise regime.