Carvibeta 12.5mg Tablet (10'S)

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Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Do not stop this medicine without talking to the doctor as your condition could get worse.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure also helps prevent future heart attacks and stroke.

Pharmacokinets

The drug is rapidly absorbed and undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver. It reaches a peak concentration 1 to 2 hours postdose and has an elimination half-life of about 4 to 7 hours. Absorption is delayed by food. The drug is highly lipophilic and is highly protein bound.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Carvibeta

Decreased blood pressure

Headache

Fatigue

Dizziness

Contra Indications

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may cause risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), patients with hardening of the arteries and/or having heart disease, or already have impaired kidney function.

Pregnancy Related Information

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Carvedilol is a non-selective adrenergic blocker indicated for the chronic therapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), hypertension, and left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI) in clinically stable patients.

Interactions

Heart rhythm drugs. Taking certain heart rhythm drugs with carvedilol can cause more severe side effects.

Blood pressure drug

Other beta-blockers.

Calcium channel blockers.

Diabetes drugs.

Transplant rejection drug.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It should be taken with food.

Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.

Do not stop taking Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How To Use

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. Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.


FAQs

Q. What happens when you stop taking Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet?

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.

Q. Does Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet make you tired?

Yes, Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may make you tired as well as dizzy. These may occur initially when you start the treatment or when the dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate machinery.

Q. Can Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.

Q. Can Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet cause kidney failure?

Use of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may cause risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), patients with hardening of the arteries and/or having heart disease, or already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet is stopped.

Q. Can a diabetic patient take Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet?

Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet, provided that there is a regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet class of medicines (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Hence, it is recommended that blood glucose should be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet therapy.

Q. Can I take Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet empty stomach?

It is recommended that you take Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help to reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).

Q. What are the serious side effects of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet?

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet may cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some may also experience chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately.

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help in a nearby hospital.

Q. Who should not take Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet?

Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or require certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). In addition to that, Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet should be avoided in patients who are prone to asthma or other breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, and are allergic to Carvibeta 12.5 Tablet.