Carvidon-OD Tablet MR

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Composition FOR Carvidon 60mg Tablet MR

Trimetazidine(60mg)

food interaction for Carvidon Tablet MR

alcohol interaction for Carvidon Tablet MR

pregnancy interaction for Carvidon Tablet MR

lactation interaction for Carvidon Tablet MR

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Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Information regarding the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Carvidon 60mg Tablet MR

Trimetazidine(60mg)

Carvidon tablet mr uses

{med_name} is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain).

How carvidon tablet mr works

Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

Common side effects of carvidon tablet mr

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Rash, Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Itching, Diarrhea, Hives

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Expert advice FOR Carvidon Tablet MR

  • Trimetazidine prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
  • Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
  • Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
  • Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Trimetazidine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Carvidon 60mg Tablet MR

Trimetazidine

Q. Is Carvidon-OD Tablet MR a beta blocker?
No, Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Q. Who should not take Carvidon-OD Tablet MR?
You should not take Carvidon-OD Tablet MR if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Carvidon-OD Tablet MR. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Q. Can Carvidon-OD Tablet MR be used in elderly patients?
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.
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Q. Does taking Carvidon-OD Tablet MR increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.
Q. Does Carvidon-OD Tablet MR cause drowsiness?
Yes, Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
Q. How should Carvidon-OD Tablet MR be taken?
You should take Carvidon-OD Tablet MR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. So, take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR?
The common side effects of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash and itching. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall, and flushing.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)