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Gericard is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP, Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Gericard depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gericard include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Gericard have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Gericard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Gericard's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gericard related warnings talks about Gericard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gericard is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Gericard contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Gericard have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gericard, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gericard 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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Is the use of Gericard safe for pregnant women?
Gericard may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gericard again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gericard safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Gericard. Immediately discontinue Gericard if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Gericard on the Kidneys?
Gericard rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gericard on the Liver?
Gericard can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Gericard on the Heart?
Gericard may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Gericard 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 Gericard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gericard habit forming or addictive?
Gericard does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gericard can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gericard is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gericard cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gericard
You can take Gericard with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gericard
Consumption of alcohol and Gericard together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Gericard has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Gericard 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.
Yes, Gericard 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 Gericard and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Gericard 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.
Gericard 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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