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Cardiarone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Cardiarone have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cardiarone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Cardiarone also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Cardiarone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cardiarone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Cardiarone's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Cardiarone related warnings talks about Cardiarone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cardiarone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cardiarone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cardiarone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cardiarone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cardiarone 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 Cardiarone safe for pregnant women?
Cardiarone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cardiarone without medical advice.
Is the use of Cardiarone safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cardiarone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cardiarone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Kidneys?
Cardiarone is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cardiarone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Heart?
Cardiarone may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Cardiarone 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 Cardiarone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardiarone habit forming or addictive?
Cardiarone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cardiarone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cardiarone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cardiarone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cardiarone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cardiarone
It is safe to take Cardiarone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardiarone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cardiarone with alcohol will be.
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References
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