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Cardif Beta is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cardif Beta have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cardif Beta depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Cardif Beta include Blurred vision, Cold hands, Ankle Swelling. While these are the most often observed Cardif Beta side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cardif Beta 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cardif Beta is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cardif Beta related warnings talks about Cardif Beta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cardif Beta can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cardif Beta in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cardif Beta contraindications section.
Additionally, Cardif Beta may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cardif Beta is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cardif Beta 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cardif Beta is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cardif Beta safe for pregnant women?
Cardif Beta can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cardif Beta safe during breastfeeding?
Cardif Beta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cardif Beta on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Cardif Beta on kidney, information on safety of Cardif Beta for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cardif Beta on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cardif Beta on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cardif Beta on the Heart?
Cardif Beta may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cardif Beta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cardif Beta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardif Beta habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cardif Beta.
Interaction between Food and Cardif Beta
Taking Cardif Beta with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardif Beta
Information about the interaction of Cardif Beta and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Cardif Beta should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Cardif Beta may cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of weight gain is not known. However, if you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Rarely, Cardif Beta causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Rarely, Cardif Beta causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Cardif Beta is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
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References
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