Cardiarone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Cardiarone have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cardiarone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Cardiarone also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Cardiarone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cardiarone 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.
Cardiarone's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Cardiarone related warnings talks about Cardiarone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cardiarone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cardiarone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cardiarone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cardiarone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cardiarone 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cardiarone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cardiarone safe for pregnant women?
Cardiarone should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cardiarone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Cardiarone. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Cardiarone on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Liver?
Cardiarone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cardiarone on the Heart?
Cardiarone can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Cardiarone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cardiarone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardiarone habit forming or addictive?
Cardiarone does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cardiarone. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cardiarone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cardiarone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cardiarone
It is safe to take Cardiarone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardiarone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cardiarone with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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