Cartikem 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints. Cartikem 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight. The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Upset stomach
• Heartburn

If you miss a dose of Cartikem 500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. Does Cartikem 500mg Tablet actually work in joint pain??
  Ans: The evidence on the effectiveness of Cartikem 500mg Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Cartikem 500mg Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Cartikem 500mg Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.
• Q. Q. Can Cartikem 500mg Tablet cause liver damage??
  Ans: In research studies, Cartikem 500mg Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Cartikem 500mg Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.
• Q. Q. Is Cartikem 500mg Tablet bad for kidneys??
  Ans: The effect of Cartikem 500mg Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Cartikem 500mg Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Cartikem 500mg Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
• Q. Q. What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartikem 500mg Tablet??
  Ans: Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to take Cartikem 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication??
  Ans: No, it is not safe to take Cartikem 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

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