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Cardioxin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Heart Failure, Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Cardioxin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cardioxin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cardioxin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cardioxin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cardioxin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cardioxin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cardioxin related warnings section.
Cardioxin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Hypercalcemia are examples of such conditions. The section on Cardioxin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cardioxin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cardioxin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cardioxin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cardioxin safe for pregnant women?
Cardioxin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cardioxin safe during breastfeeding?
Cardioxin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cardioxin on the Kidneys?
Cardioxin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cardioxin on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Cardioxin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Cardioxin will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Cardioxin on the Heart?
Cardioxin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Cardioxin 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 Cardioxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cardioxin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cardioxin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cardioxin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cardioxin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cardioxin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cardioxin
Taking Cardioxin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cardioxin
Information about the interaction of Cardioxin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Avoid taking Cardioxin with diltiazem at the same time. Because diltiazem can increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood which requires an adjustment in the dosage of digoxin but you can them together only if it is advised by your doctor.
Yes, Cardioxin may cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing diarrhea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, you can take Cardioxin with ibuprofen only on your doctor's advice because taking both of these drugs at the same time can increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood which can lead to side effects such as visual changes, nausea, and irregular heartbeats.
No, Cardioxin is a high alert and prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, you should always consult a doctor before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Cardioxin does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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