Cardace AM 5 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cardace AM 5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cardace AM 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet are Confusion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Cardace AM 5 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cardace AM 5 Tablet related warnings section.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cardace AM 5 Tablet in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Cardace AM 5 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cardace AM 5 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cardace AM 5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet 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 Cardace AM 5 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cardace AM 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Cardace Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cardace AM 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cardace Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cardace AM 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cardace Am rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cardace AM 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cardace Am on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cardace AM 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Cardace Am rarely affect the heart.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet 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 Cardace AM 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardace AM 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cardace AM 5 Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Cardace AM 5 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Cardace AM 5 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardace AM 5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cardace Am can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cardace Am can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Cardace Am does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Cardace Am might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Cardace Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Cardace Am should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
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