Carginil 48mg Injection

Short Description

Carginil 48mg Injection is used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Carginil 48mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina) when other heart medicines are not suitable or have not worked. The medicine works by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart, thereby reducing the risk of an angina attack. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and flushing. It is important to inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, fluid in your lungs, or kidney problems. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Carginil 48mg Injection.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Flushing

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carginil 48mg Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Carginil 48mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Carginil 48mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Sildenafil Tadalafil Udenafil Vardenafil

Carginil 48mg Injection is a vasodilator. It works by reducing the workload of the heart, which means the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply. It also relaxes the coronary artery, reducing the frequency and severity of angina attacks.

You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time. Carginil 48mg Injection may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away. Carginil 48mg Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you. Do not consume alcohol while taking Carginil 48mg Injection as that may cause increased dizziness. Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with Carginil 48mg Injection as it may cause low blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit, or black stools.