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Avacard At is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The optimal dosage of Avacard At is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Avacard At include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Avacard At side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Avacard At go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Avacard At's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Avacard At has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Avacard At related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Avacard At since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Avacard At contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Avacard At may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Avacard At, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Avacard At 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Avacard At safe for pregnant women?
Avacard AT may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Avacard AT, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Avacard At safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Avacard AT. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Avacard At on the Kidneys?
Avacard AT rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Avacard At on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Avacard AT. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Avacard At on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Avacard AT. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Avacard At 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 Avacard At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Avacard At habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Avacard At has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Avacard At as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Avacard At only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Avacard At for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Avacard At
Taking Avacard At with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Avacard At
Taking Avacard At with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Avacard AT is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Avacard AT 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.
Yes, Avacard AT can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Yes, Avacard AT does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Avacard AT is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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