Cardivas 3.125 Mg

Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medication which is used to lower the blood pressure and also used to treat heart failure. This medicine is not recommended for children and in patients with diabetes and lung disease.

Cardivas 3.125mg Composition

• Carvedilol

Cardivas 3.125mg Company Name

• Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

How To Work

This tablet 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.

What Is Cardivas 3.125mg

Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet is used for Left ventricular dysfunction, High blood pressure, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac dysfunction and other conditions. Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How To Take

The dosage of cardivas 3.125mg Tablet prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician’s instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.

Take cardivas 3.125mg Tablet by mouth with food.

If your physician has instructed or directed you to take tablet medication in a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses unless otherwise directed.

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of cardivas 3.125mg Tablet, seek medical attention immediately.

Mechanism Action

Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

• Relaxing the blood vessels and slowing heart rate thus reducing the blood pressure.

Drug Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description – Consumption of alcohol while taking tablet may cause an additional lowering of the blood pressure. This may result in severe complication over time.

Instructions – Consumption of alcohol with this medicine may lower the blood pressure and may cause symptoms like dizziness, headache, change in pulse or heart rate. The patient should be counseled about these effects and advised not to perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

• Corticosteroids
• Antidiabetic medicines
• Verapamil
• Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Weight gain
• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Cough
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Loss of strength

Warning

Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Taking Carvedilol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

This Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet is recommended.

However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Precaution

Before taking carvedilol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heartbeat/heart rhythm problems (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, sick sinus syndrome, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block), breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), severe heart failure requiring hospitalization, liver disease, kidney disease, blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud’s disease, peripheral vascular disease), serious allergic reactions including those needing treatment with epinephrine, overactive thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism), a certain type of tumor (pheochromocytoma), other heart problems (such as Prinzmetal’s variant angina), a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), certain eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma).

Dosage

• Cardivas 3.125mg
• Cardivas 6.25mg
• Cardivas 12.5mg
• Cardivas CR 10mg
• Cardivas 25mg
• Cardivas CR 20mg
• Cardivas CR 40mg

Safety Information

The following are the results of on-going survey on our website for Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet. These results only indicate the perceptions of the website users. Please base your medical decisions only on the advice of a doctor or a registered medical professional.

Uses

Cardivas 3.125mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure and chest pain (Angina).

Storage

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

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