Procardia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat certain types of angina. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at Procardia, providing information on how it works, its potential side effects, and tips on taking the medicine.
Common Procardia side effects may include dizziness, weakness, and nausea. This part of the eMedTV Web site describes other common and rare side effects of Procardia, and also lists which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
Depression appears to be a side effect of Procardia. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the possible connection between Procardia and depression, and explains what to do if depression becomes a problem while you are taking the medicine.
There are several possible side effects of Procardia, and erectile dysfunction is one of them. This eMedTV page discusses how often sexual problems occur in people taking Procardia and explains what to do if this happens to you.
Procardia uses include treating stable and variant angina in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains these uses in more detail and also outlines possible off-label Procardia uses, such as treating preterm labor and migraine headaches.
The recommended starting Procardia dosage for treating angina is 10 mg three times daily. This part of the eMedTV Web site describes the factors that may affect your Procardia dosage and outlines some tips on when and how to take the medication.
Warfarin, St. John's wort, and grapefruit juice may cause potentially negative interactions with Procardia. This eMedTV resource explores other potential Procardia drug interactions and describes how these interactions may lead to problems.
Procardia can make chest pain worse or may even cause heart attacks. This portion of the eMedTV library offers other Procardia warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking the medicine during pregnancy and who should not take the medicine.
Fainting, difficulty breathing, and dizziness are possible signs of a Procardia overdose. This eMedTV resource lists some of the symptoms that a person might experience after taking too much Procardia, as well as treatment options that are available.
As this eMedTV segment explains, it may not be safe to take Procardia during pregnancy -- the drug may increase the risk of miscarriages or birth defects. This article talks about the results of animal studies on Procardia and pregnancy.
Procardia does pass through women's breast milk in low amounts. This part of the eMedTV site discusses the manufacturer's recommendation on taking Procardia and breastfeeding at the same time, and covers why some doctors may still prescribe the drug.
There are currently two strengths of generic Procardia available, nifedipine 10 mg and 20 mg. This eMedTV segment explains how the FDA has determined that generic Procardia is as good as the brand-name medication.
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