Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Carvedilol

Form: Tablet 6.25mg

Indication

Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Left ventricular dysfunction, Angina pectoris

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustments necessary

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; severe chronic heart failure, bronchial asthma or related bronchospastic conditions; severe hepatic impairment. Patients with NYHA class IV cardiac failure, 2nd or 3rd ° AV block, sick sinus syndrome (unless a permanent pacemaker is in place), cardiogenic shock or severe bradycardia. Lactation.

Introduction

$4d

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Hypertension (high blood pressure)', 'Angina (heart-related chest pain)', 'Heart failure']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Decreased blood pressure', 'Headache', 'Fatigue', 'Dizziness']}

How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.