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Cardif is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Cardif also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cardif depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cardif include Ankle Swelling, Flushing, Headache. Some other side effects of Cardif have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cardif 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.
Cardif's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Cardif has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cardif related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Aortic Stenosis must refrain from the use of Cardif since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cardif are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cardif with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cardif is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cardif 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 Cardif safe for pregnant women?
Cardif can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cardif safe during breastfeeding?
Cardif does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cardif on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Cardif for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cardif on the Liver?
Information about safety of Cardif for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cardif on the Heart?
Side effects of Cardif rarely affect the heart.
Cardif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cardif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardif habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cardif is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cardif. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cardif only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cardif cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cardif
Taking Cardif with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardif
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cardif with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549