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Cardace Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cardace Am have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cardace Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Cardace Am are Confusion. Some other side effects of Cardace Am have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cardace Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cardace Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cardace Am related warnings talks about Cardace Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cardace Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cardace Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cardace Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cardace Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cardace Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cardace Am is used to treat the following -
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 Cardace Am safe for pregnant women?
Cardace Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cardace Am safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cardace Am as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cardace Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cardace Am on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cardace Am on the Liver?
Cardace Am may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cardace Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cardace Am on the heart have been reported.
Cardace Am 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 Cardace Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardace Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cardace Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Cardace Am
Cardace Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardace Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cardace Am with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cardace Am can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cardace Am can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Cardace Am does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Cardace Am might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Cardace Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Cardace Am should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
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