A healthcare provider may prescribe Cardene to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. This eMedTV article discusses how Cardene works to open up the blood vessels, and offers information on potential side effects and tips on taking the medication.
This section of the eMedTV library lists common Cardene side effects, such as headaches and water retention. This article also highlights rare side effects of Cardene, as well as side effects that you should report to a healthcare provider right away.
Depression is a side effect that may potentially occur with the use of Cardene. This eMedTV resource discusses Cardene and depression in more detail and explains what you should do if you develop any symptoms of depression while taking the drug.
A dry mouth is a side effect that may occur with the use of Cardene. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses Cardene and dry mouth in more detail and provides a list of suggestions that can help to relieve a dry mouth.
Impotence is a possible side effect of Cardene. This eMedTV Web page explains what to do if you are taking Cardene and impotence occurs, and also discusses how often the condition happens in men who are taking Cardene for angina or high blood pressure.
As this eMedTV page explains, Cardene uses include controlling high blood pressure and relieving chest pain caused by angina. This page explains how Cardene works and describes off-label Cardene uses, such as treating diabetic nephropathy.
For people with high blood pressure or angina, the starting Cardene dosage is 20 mg three times daily. This eMedTV page also discusses Cardene dosing for people who have liver problems and lists some factors that can affect your Cardene dosage.
This eMedTV Web page explains that Cardene drug interactions may occur if the medicine is taken with cimetidine or cyclosporine. This article also describes the problems these interactions may cause, such as an increased risk of side effects.
Cardene can make chest pain worse in some people and should be used with caution in people with CHF. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other Cardene warnings and precautions in more detail and explains who should not take the medication.
Fainting and slurred speech are among the symptoms of a Cardene overdose. This portion of the eMedTV library lists factors that can affect a Cardene overdose (such as how much medicine was taken) and describes possible treatment options.
Cardene may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV resource lists some of the complications seen in animal studies of Cardene and pregnancy, and explains why some healthcare providers may still prescribe Cardene to pregnant women.
It is possible to pass Cardene to your nursing baby through your breast milk. This eMedTV article explains the research that has been conducted on Cardene and breastfeeding, and describes what you should discuss with your healthcare provider.
Generic Cardene is available in two strengths -- nicardipine 20 mg and 30 mg capsules. This part of the eMedTV site explains that the FDA has assigned generic Cardene an "AB" rating, meaning generic Cardene is equivalent to the brand-name drug.
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