Table of contents:
- What Drug Caroverine?
- What is the caroverine for?
- How do I use caroverine?
- How do I store caroverines?
- Caroverine dosage
- What is the caroverine dosage for adults?
- What is the dosage of Caroverine for children?
- In what dosage is Caroverine available?
- Caroverine side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to caroverine?
- Caroverine Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using caroverine?
- Is caroverine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Caroverine Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with caroverine?
- Can food or alcohol interact with caroverines?
- What health conditions can interact with caroverine?
- Caroverine overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What Drug Caroverine?
What is the caroverine for?
Caroverine is a drug commonly used to relax the smooth muscle in the body. This medication works by blocking calcium, so it can relieve pain from muscle spasms. Caroverine is a drug that can also be used in circulatory disorders of the brain. However, caroverine is usually used to treat tinnitus, which is a disorder of the ear rings
How do I use caroverine?
Read the drug manual and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by the pharmacy or on the package. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store caroverines?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Caroverine dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the caroverine dosage for adults?
- Injection
Caroverine is a drug that can be used by injection in adults. The recommended dose is 40-80 mg per day. The maximum dose is 200 mg a day.
- Oral
Caroverine is a drug that can be used orally in adults. The recommended dose is 40-80 mg per day. Consumed 3 times a day and the maximum dose is 200 mg per day.
What is the dosage of Caroverine for children?
Carmustine is a drug for which the safety and effectiveness of this drug for pediatric patients (under 18 years) has not been determined.
In what dosage is Caroverine available?
Caroverine is a drug that is available in tablets and injection.
Caroverine side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to caroverine?
Caroverine is a drug that has several side effects that may occur. Among others
- nephritis is toxic
- electrolyte disturbances resembling Bartter's syndrome
- hearing disorders,
- tinnitus
- vertigo
- liver disorders
- leukocytosis or leukopenia, urticaria
- fever, pain and bleeding in the injection area and sterile abscess.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Caroverine Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using caroverine?
Should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, cardiac insufficiency, muscle weakness in the elderly, and disabilities.
Is caroverine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C (according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Caroverine Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with caroverine?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Can food or alcohol interact with caroverines?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with caroverine?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Caroverine overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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