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Procardia XL Information
Procardia XL is referred to as dihydropyridine CCB (calcium channel blocker). It is an anti-anginal drug. It is used for the treatment of vasospastic angina and chronic-stable angina (which is also called classical effort-associated angina). Besides this, the generic drug is also used for treating hypertension. The drug acts by inhibiting the influx of the calcium ions inside the vascular and myocardial membrane pores. This results in the decrease of intra-cellular calcium-levels. Thus, the contractile effect of calcium gets blocked and leads to reduced blood-pressure, total peripheral-resistance and after-load and increase in oxygen supply. Several reputed contracted pharmacies now offer discount Procardia XL.
Procardia XL Side Effects and Precautions
You are likely to have some common side effects with Nifedipine XL which may include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, headache, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia (sleeping problems), stomach pain, leg cramps, joint pain, mild itching or mild skin rashes. Procardia XL may also cause reddening, tingling or a warm feeling under the skin and more urination (than usual). If these side effects become severe or persistent then get medical help.
You may also experience serious effects with Nifedipine XL. These include pounding/ fast heartbeat, worsening of (already existing) angina, chest pain, sweating, heaviness of chest, fainting-like feeling, breath shortness, swelling of hands/feet, numbness, tingling or signs of jaundice. Do not use or buy Procardia XL if you have allergies to the drug.
Dosage Information For Procardia XL
The treatment for angina or hypertension should begin with low doses of Procardia XL. The recommended starting dosage of the drug is 30 mg or 60 mg, which is administered once a day. The drug is administered as extended-release tablets. The maximum dose is not recommended beyond 120 mg. The dose is titrated over a period of 7-14 days. The drug is available in doses of 20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg and 90 mg and North Drug Mart now has cheap Procardia XL.