Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR
Rs.116for 1 strip(s) (10 tablet cr each)
food interaction for Carvitop Tablet CR
alcohol interaction for Carvitop Tablet CR
pregnancy interaction for Carvitop Tablet CR
lactation interaction for Carvitop Tablet CR
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Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR.
UNSAFE
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR
Carvedilol(20mg)
Carvitop tablet cr uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
How carvitop tablet cr works
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 carvitop tablet cr
Decreased blood pressure, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Breathlessness
SUBSTITUTES FOR Carvitop Tablet CR
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Expert advice FOR Carvitop Tablet CR
- 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR
Carvedilol
Q. What happens when you stop taking Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR make you tired?
Yes, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.