Nicardia RETARD is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain angina or high blood pressure hypertension High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries If it continues for a long time the heart and arteries may not function properly This can damage the blood vessels of the brain heart and kidneys resulting in a stroke heart failure or kidney failure High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled Nicardia RETARD is a calcium channel blocker It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels As a result Nicardia RETARD relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload Nicardia RETARD is available only with your doctor s prescription

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet 15 s should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain angina congestive heart failure liver kidney disease hypotension low blood pressure peripheral oedema swelling of hands legs diabetes You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet 15 s is working efficiently Besides this prolonged intake of Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet 15 s can lower blood pressure hypotension So daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable