Duocard 55mg
Tablet
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Duocard 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Duocard 5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Duocard 5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Duocard 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Duocard 5 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duocard 5 may not be needed i... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Duocard 5 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Duocard 5 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blocker which he... View More
Uses of Duocard 5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Duocard 5
- Fatigue
- Ankle swelling
- Sleepiness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Edema (swelling)
- Abdominal pain
How to use Duocard 5
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. Duocard 5 may be taken wit... View More
How Duocard 5 works
Duocard 5 is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throug... View More
What if you forget to take Duocard 5?
If you miss a dose of Duocard 5, 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... View More
- 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 Duocard 5. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, r... View More
- 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 Duocard 5 affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: 5-10 mg once daily, increase to 20 mg once daily if necessary.
Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock; recent MI or acute unstable angina; severe aortic stenosis.
Mode of Action
Cilnidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker. It inhibits cellular influx of calcium, thus causing vasodilatation. It has greater selectivit... View More
Precaution
Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, heart failure. Sudden withdrawal may exacerbate angina. Discontinue in patients who experience ischemic pain followin... View More
Side Effect
Dizziness; flushing; headache; hypotension; peripheral oedema; tachycardia; palpitations; GI disturbances; increased micturition frequency; lethargy; ey... View More
Interaction
Other antihypertensives; aldesleukin; antipsychotics that cause hypotension; may modify insulin and glucose responses; quinidine; carbamazepine; phenyto... View More
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