Cardiwell 75mg Tablet
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is best taken in an empty stomach. Take it regularly and at a fixed time to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue taking the medicine even if you feel better until the full dose is completed. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor.
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent stroke. It is also used to prevent blood clotting after heart valve replacement. It also reduces the risk of having another stroke in people who have already suffered a stroke.
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is best taken in an empty stomach. Take it regularly and at a fixed time to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue taking the medicine even if you feel better until the full dose is completed. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor.
Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. It may also cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and decreased blood pressure as its side effects. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment then you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor.
Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you have any other preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you.
03Uses
Prevention of Stroke
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Cardiwell 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Stroke
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhea
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Bleeding
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardiwell 75mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cardiwell 75mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardiwell 75mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cardiwell 75mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Cardiwell 75mg Tablet temporarily.
Headache is a common side effect, but it often goes away after the first week of use.
References
Sources and references
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Zenhder JL. Drugs Used in Disorders of Coagulation. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 599.
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