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Heartace is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Heartace also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Heartace depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Heartace include Confusion. Some other side effects of Heartace have been listed ahead. These side effects of Heartace are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Heartace's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Heartace's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Heartace related warnings section.
Heartace can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Heartace in conditions like Angioedema, Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Heartace have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Heartace may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Heartace, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Heartace 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 Heartace safe for pregnant women?
Heartace can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Heartace safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Heartace on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Heartace on the Kidneys?
Heartace rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Heartace on the Liver?
Heartace is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Heartace on the Heart?
Heartace may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Heartace 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 Heartace unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Heartace habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Heartace is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Heartace, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Heartace can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Heartace only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Heartace for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Heartace
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Heartace to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Heartace
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Heartace.
Heartace is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Heartace 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.
Yes, Heartace may cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
No, Heartace does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Heartace might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, health people can tolerate it easily while the diabetic patients might have some problem. 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.
Ideally, Heartace should be taken by mouth once or twice daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, lupus, and scleroderma.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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