Introduction

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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 with food.

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 decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Quick Tips

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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carva 75.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: 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 some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: 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.
UNSAFE – Driving: Carva 75 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Carva 75 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carva 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Carva 75 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Carva 75 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carva 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Carva 75 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.