Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Mankind Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient Clonazepam (0.25mg) + Propranolol (20mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingYes
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.9
User Reviews642

FAQ

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Can I stop taking Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg if I feel well?
No, you should continue to take Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg even if you feel well. If you stop Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg. No, you should continue to take Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg even if you feel well. If you stop Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg.
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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg?
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
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Can I feel dizzy after taking Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg?
Yes, the use of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
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What if you forget to take Cardimol Cph Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg, 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.
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Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet Reviews

Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.

Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.

Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, memory impairment, slow heart rate, tiredness, and nightmare.  It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.  It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

How Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet Works

Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Propranolol. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker which blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

How to Use Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet

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. Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Anxiety disorder: Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Uses of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg 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 some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Driving  UNSAFE
Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
  • Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
  • Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
  • It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
  • If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
  • Do not stop taking Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
  • If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking.
  • It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
  • Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is used for the treatment of anxiety.
  • It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
  • Cardimol Cph 0.25 mg/20 mg is used for the treatment of anxiety.

References

  1. Clonazepam. Boucherville, Québec: Sandoz Canada Inc.; 2018.
  2. Drugs.com. Propranolol.
  3. Clonazepam. Boucherville, Québec: Sandoz Canada Inc.; 2018.

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