Caropram is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Respiratory Depression.
The correct dosage of Caropram depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Caropram have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Caropram 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Caropram is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Caropram has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Caropram related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Caropram since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Caropram may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Caropram is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Caropram is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Caropram is used -
Unknown
Is the use of Caropram safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Caropram in pregnant women.
Is the use of Caropram safe during breastfeeding?
Caropram should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Caropram on the Kidneys?
Caropram may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caropram on the Liver?
Caropram is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Caropram on the Heart?
Caropram is rarely harmful for the heart.
Caropram 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 Caropram unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caropram habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Caropram cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Caropram will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Caropram only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Caropram cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Caropram
Taking Caropram with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caropram
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Caropram and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 486
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dopram (doxapram hydrochloride)