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Carca is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Carca has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Carca. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Carca side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Carca go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carca is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Carca's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Carca can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Carca in conditions like Diabetes, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Other contraindications of Carca have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Carca may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Carca is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Carca is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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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Is the use of Carca safe for pregnant women?
Carca can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Carca right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Carca safe during breastfeeding?
Carca is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Carca on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Carca on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carca on the Liver?
Carca has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Carca on the Heart?
Carca is rarely harmful for the heart.
Carca should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carca unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carca habit forming or addictive?
Carca 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 Carca as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Carca should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Carca for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carca
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Carca to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carca
Consuming Carca with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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