Procardin keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating to prevent blood clots from forming on or around an artificial heart valve. Procardin is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery. Procardin may also be used for other purposes not listed in Procardin guide.
Procardin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
chest pain; or
liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice.
Older adults may be more likely to feel light-headed while taking Procardin. Common side effects may include:
headache;
dizziness;
abnormal liver function tests;
rash; or
upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Procardin dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Prosthetic Heart Valves:
Thromboembolic prophylaxis: 75 to 100 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day. Given as an adjunct to warfarin. Aspirin 80 to 100 mg may be given instead of Procardin.
Usual Adult Dose for Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Study:
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Can Procardin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Procardin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Procardin is often taken together with other medications to prevent blood clots. To best treat your condition, use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
While using Procardin, you may need frequent blood tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Procardin?
Other drugs may interact with Procardin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Who should not take Procardin?
You should not use Procardin if you are allergic to it.
To make sure Procardin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease ;
liver disease;
low blood pressure;
uncontrolled chest pain (angina); or
if you have recently had a heart attack.
FDA pregnancy category B. Procardin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Procardin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Procardin should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.
Can Procardin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Procardin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Procardin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Procardin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported side effects
Does the Procardin Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Procardin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Procardin.
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One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Procardin is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Procardin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
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Patient reported frequency of use
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One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Procardin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Procardin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Procardin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Procardin kindly click here
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