Carva 7575mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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Show allAlcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carva 75. |
Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Carva 75 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in ... View More |
Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Carva 75 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
Driving | UNSAFE Carva 75 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
Kidney | CAUTION Carva 75 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carva 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver | CAUTION Carva 75 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carva 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Carva 75 is an antiplatelet medicine used to treat and prevent heart attacks, strokes and heart-related chest pain (angina). It helps to prevent the for... View More
Uses of Carva 75
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Carva 75
- Heartburn
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
How to use Carva 75
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. Carva 75 is to be taken wi... View More
How Carva 75 works
Carva 75 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decr... View More
- Carva 75 helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.
- It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.
- Stop taking Carva 75 and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.
Indication
PO Prophylaxis of myocardial infarction Adult: 75-300 mg once daily. Lower doses should be used in patients receiving ACE inhibitors. Stent implant... View More
Administration
Alcohol, corticosteroids, analgin, phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone may increase risk of GI ulceration. Aspirin increases phenytoin levels. May antago... View More
Adult Dose
Patients with history of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis, nasal polyp, severe renal or hepatic impairment, lactation. Lactation: Drug ente... View More
Child Dose
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester
Renal Dose
Aspirin is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. It inhibits cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandin and thro... View More
Contraindication
PO Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Child: <25 kg: 60-100 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr (maintain serum salicylate at 150-300 mcg/mL) >25 kg: 2.4-3.6 g... View More
Mode of Action
Should be taken with food.
Precaution
Fever, Headache, Pain/inflammation, Acute coronary syndrome, TIA, MI, Stroke
Side Effect
Renal impairment CrCl >10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl <10 mL/min: Not recommended
Pregnancy Category Note
GI disturbances; prolonged bleeding time, rhinitis, urticaria and epigastric discomfort; angioedema, salicylism, tinnitus; bronchospasm. Potentially ... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity (attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis), active peptic ulceration; pregnancy (3rd trimester), children <12 yr, patients ... View More
Alternative brand for Carva 75
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