Covarace is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Covarace also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Covarace. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Covarace also has some side effects, the most common being Confusion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Covarace can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Covarace 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.
Covarace's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Covarace's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Covarace is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Covarace contraindications section.
Additionally, Covarace may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Covarace is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Covarace 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Covarace is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Covarace safe for pregnant women?
Covarace can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Covarace safe during breastfeeding?
Covarace may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Covarace on the Kidneys?
Using Covarace does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Covarace on the Liver?
Covarace is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Covarace on the Heart?
Covarace may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Covarace 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 Covarace unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Covarace habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Covarace has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Covarace
Covarace may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Covarace
Taking Covarace with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Covarace is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as stomach upset, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Covarace is an ACE inhibitor. It works by decreasing the production of a substance that raises the blood pressure, it also dilates and relaxes the blood vessels which make it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Hence in this way, Covarace reduces blood pressure as well as another heart-related disease.
Discontinuation of Covarace on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Covarace may cause erectile dysfunction. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform a doctor, they might give you alternate treatment.
Yes, Covarace has been reported to cause constipation in patients who are taking it but it occurs very rarely. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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