Ivamac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure. Secondary and off-label uses of Ivamac have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ivamac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Ivamac also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Dizziness, Irregular heartbeat. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ivamac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ivamac 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ivamac is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ivamac related warnings talks about Ivamac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Arrhythmia must refrain from the use of Ivamac since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Ivamac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ivamac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ivamac, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ivamac 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ivamac is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Ivamac safe for pregnant women?
Ivamac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ivamac safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ivamac for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Ivamac on the Kidneys?
Ivamac rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ivamac on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ivamac on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ivamac on the Heart?
Side effects of Ivamac rarely affect the heart.
Ivamac 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 Ivamac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ivamac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ivamac.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ivamac, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ivamac can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ivamac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ivamac is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ivamac
Some foods when eaten with Ivamac can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ivamac
Information about the interaction of Ivamac and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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