Cardiwell 100mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Dipyridamole (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Pyrimido-pyrimidine derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	BLOOD RELATED
Action Class	Phosphodiesterase III inhibitors (anti-thrombotic)
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	759

FAQ

What medicines should I avoid while taking Cardiwell 100mg?

Cardiwell 100mg can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

Can the use of Cardiwell 100mg increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Cardiwell 100mg increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

What if you forget to take Cardiwell Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cardiwell 100mg, 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.\n

Cardiwell 100mg Tablet Reviews

Cardiwell 100mg 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 100mg 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.

How Cardiwell 100mg Tablet Works

Cardiwell 100mg is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.

How to Use Cardiwell 100mg 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. Cardiwell 100mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Cardiwell 100mg Tablet

In Prevention of Stroke: Cardiwell 100mg 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.

Uses of Cardiwell 100mg Tablet

Prevention of Stroke

Cardiwell 100mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Cardiwell 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cardiwell 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Cardiwell 100mg 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 100mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardiwell 100mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cardiwell 100mg 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 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cardiwell 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Headache is a common side effect, but it often goes away after the first week of use.
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Cardiwell 100mg temporarily.

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