Cardika Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Other than this, Cardika Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Cardika Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Cardika Am also has some side effects, the most common being Confusion. While these are the most often observed Cardika Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cardika Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cardika Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cardika Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cardika Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cardika Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Cardika Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Cardika Am have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cardika Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cardika Am 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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Is the use of Cardika Am safe for pregnant women?
Cardika 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 Cardika Am safe during breastfeeding?
Cardika AM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cardika Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cardika AM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cardika Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Cardika AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cardika Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Cardika AM rarely affect the heart.
Cardika Am 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 Cardika Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardika Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cardika Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Cardika Am
When consumed with certain foods, Cardika Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardika Am
Information about the interaction of Cardika Am and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Cardika AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Cardika AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Cardika AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cardika 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.
Yes, Cardika 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.
Cardika AM is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
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