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Card 10 MG Tablet

Manufactured byJagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsAmlodipine
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Card 10 MG Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels which make the blood flow easily, thus lowering the blood pressure. This will reduce your risk of heart attack or a stroke by making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Card 10 MG Tablet shows side effects like swelling in your ankles or feet, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, and upset stomach. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice with this medicine as it can cause side effects. Card 10 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your blood pressure level. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in the blood. It is a long-term treatment hence, do not stop the medicine without your doctor's consultation. Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause unwanted side effects or a sudden increase in your blood pressure. Card 10 MG Tablet is not recommended to be used in children under 6 years unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking as this medicine can interact with them and result in side effects. If you have any pre-existing liver problems, then inform your doctor about them. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, then consult your doctor before taking Card 10 MG Tablet.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Card 10 MG Tablet

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Card 10 MG Tablet

Swelling of ankles or feet

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Increased heartbeat

Redness of face, neck, arms and chest

Muscle pain

Heartburn

Acid or sour stomach

Stomach pain

Anxiety

Diarrhoea

Constipation

Sweating

Nausea

Stomach upset

Headache

Uses of Card 10 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can cause damage to the blood vessels that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, stroke, and medical conditions. Card 10 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension. It reduces the increased blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Angina pectoris

Angina pectoris is a heart condition characterized by chest pain. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood as required. The symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Card 10 MG Tablet is used in the prevention of angina pectoris.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The exact time at which Card 10 MG Tablet starts to act in the body is unknown however, it will start to work gradually on the same day.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Card 10 MG Tablet lasts for approximately 24 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Card 10 MG Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Card 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause harm to your foetus. Do not take this medicine in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Card 10 MG Tablet may be used in breastfeeding women as the level of Amlodipine in your breast milk is usually low. However, use it only on your doctor’s recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Card 10 MG Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine. This could lead to symptoms like redness, swelling, breathing difficulties, hives, etc. You should ask your doctor for another alternative if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Card 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause harm to your foetus. Do not take this medicine in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Card 10 MG Tablet may be used in breastfeeding women as the level of Amlodipine in your breast milk is usually low. However, use it only on your doctor’s recommendation.

General warnings

Hypotension

Card 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart) and hypotension (low blood pressure). This medicine affects the contraction of the heart and will worsen your condition. Your doctor may adjust the Card 10 MG Tablet dose as required.

Myocardial infarction or angina

Card 10 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems. This medicine weakens the contractions of your heart and slows down the heart rate which may further affect your heart. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

Impaired liver function

Card 10 MG Tablet is absorbed in the liver. Hence it should be taken with caution if you have any medical condition of the liver, as it may lead to accumulation of the medicine and other side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any liver conditions, he may consider dose adjustments or other alternative medicine depending on your condition.

Use in children

The safety and efficacy of Card 10 MG Tablet have not been established in children below 6 years of age.

Missed Dose

If you forgot to take the dose of Card 10 MG Tablet at the given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. If you have intentionally or accidentally consumed more than the prescribed amount of Card 10 MG Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Dexamethasone

Itraconazole

Rifampicin

Disease interactions

Hypotension or cardiogenic shock

Card 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in conditions such as hypotension (low blood pressure) or cardiogenic shock (a life-threatening situation in which your heart suddenly stops pumping enough blood to the body). It weakens the contractions of your heart muscle and slows down the heart rate, which further depresses blood pressure and cardiac output (amount of blood pumped by the heart in a minute). If this medicine is prescribed in such conditions, the heart functions need to be closely monitored.

Coronary artery disease

Card 10 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution in people with coronary artery diseases (a condition where the blood vessels of your heart are damaged, mainly due to build-up of plaque). This medicine may weaken the contractions of your heart and slow down the heart rate which may worsen the condition. If this medicine is prescribed in such conditions, the heart functions need to be closely monitored.

Food interactions

Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with Card 10 MG Tablet as grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of this medicine in your body. This could lead to excessive lowering of your blood pressure and side effects.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Card 10 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. The dose prescribed is based on your situation, so avoid taking more or fewer doses than that prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is intended for long term treatment. You should not stop taking the medicine abruptly without your doctor's consultation as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Be careful while standing up immediately from a sitting or lying down position as this medicine may sometimes cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, which can make you dizzy. This medicine can cause dizziness, so try to avoid activities that require mental focus, especially at the beginning of the treatment or until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can cause swelling in your ankles and feet, so try raising your legs on a low stool when you are sitting. Consult a doctor if this swelling worries you.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Card 10 MG Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby lowering the blood pressure. Thus, it also prevents any heart-related chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Calcium channel blocking agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETS safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETS. AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Tablets for oral administration Initial U.S. Approval: 1992. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 14 July 2021].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1cec7a02-b7a5-49e1-ab64-3a4dab4149d2>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Amlodipine 10 mg tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 14 July 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/24889>

Drugs, H., 2021. Amlodipine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 14 July 2021].

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