Kar B Benefits & Uses

Kar B is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Kar B Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Kar B Related Warnings

Is the use of Kar B safe for pregnant women?

Kar B may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Kar B, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Kar B safe during breastfeeding?

Kar B does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Kar B on the Kidneys?

Using Kar B does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Kar B on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Kar B on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Kar B on the Heart?

Kar B has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Kar B with Other Drugs

Kar B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Kar B Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kar B unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Asthma
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Liver Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Kar B

Is this Kar B habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Kar B has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Kar B, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kar B can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Kar B only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Kar B is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Kar B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kar B

Some foods when eaten with Kar B can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Kar B

Consuming Kar B with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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