Carvidon is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Carvidon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Carvidon are Headache, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Carvidon can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Carvidon are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Carvidon has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Carvidon related warnings talks about Carvidon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Carvidon is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Parkinson's Disease, Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Carvidon may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Carvidon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Carvidon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carvidon is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Carvidon safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Carvidon during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Carvidon safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Carvidon for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Carvidon on the Kidneys?
Carvidon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carvidon on the Liver?
Side effects of Carvidon on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Carvidon on the Heart?
Carvidon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Carvidon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carvidon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carvidon habit forming or addictive?
Carvidon is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Carvidon as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Carvidon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Carvidon in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Carvidon
It is safe to take Carvidon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carvidon
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carvidon with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
