Carvadil 5mg Tablet
Rs.28.30for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Carvadil Tablet
alcohol interaction for Carvadil Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Carvadil Tablet
lactation interaction for Carvadil Tablet
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Carvadil 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carvadil 5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Carvadil 5mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carvadil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Carvadil 5mg Tablet
Carvedilol(5mg)
Carvadil tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
How carvadil tablet works
Carvadil 5mg 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.
Common side effects of carvadil tablet
Decreased blood pressure, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Breathlessness
SUBSTITUTES FOR Carvadil Tablet
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Carvadil Tablet
- It should be taken with food.
- Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carvedilol, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
- Carvedilol 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 Carvedilol as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking Carvedilol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Frequently asked questions FOR Carvadil 5mg Tablet
Carvedilol
Q. What happens when you stop taking Carvadil 5mg Tablet?
Carvadil 5mg 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 Carvadil 5mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carvadil 5mg 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 Carvadil 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carvadil 5mg Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carvadil 5mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.