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In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR 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 Angina (heart-related chest pain) Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work effectively. So, it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well and have no symptoms. In Prevention of Heart attack Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR 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 Prevention of Stroke Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR 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.
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.
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. Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR 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 in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION - Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION - Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Folcardia Retard 20 Tablet SR, 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.
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