Hopecard Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Other than this, Hopecard Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Hopecard Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Hopecard Am also has some side effects, the most common being Confusion. While these are the most often observed Hopecard Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hopecard Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hopecard Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Hopecard Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hopecard Am related warnings section.
Hopecard Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Hopecard Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Hopecard Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Hopecard Am may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hopecard Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Hopecard 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 Hopecard Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hopecard AM . If you are pregnant, do not take Hopecard AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hopecard Am safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Hopecard AM as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Hopecard Am on the Kidneys?
Hopecard AM has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hopecard Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Hopecard AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Hopecard Am on the Heart?
Hopecard AM may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Hopecard 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 Hopecard Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hopecard Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hopecard Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Hopecard Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Hopecard Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hopecard Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hopecard Am with alcohol will be.
Yes, Hopecard 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, Hopecard 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 Hopecard AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Hopecard AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Rarely, Hopecard AM causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Hopecard AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once 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, and hypothyroidism.
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