Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

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Composition FOR Cpsa-CR 10mg Tablet ER

Carvedilol(10mg)

food interaction for Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

alcohol interaction for Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

pregnancy interaction for Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

lactation interaction for Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

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lactation
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cpsa-CR Tablet ER.
UNSAFE
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR 10mg Tablet ER

Carvedilol(10mg)

Cpsa-cr tablet er uses

How cpsa-cr tablet er works

Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 cpsa-cr tablet er

Decreased blood pressure, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Breathlessness

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Expert advice FOR Cpsa-CR Tablet ER

  • 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 Cpsa-CR 10mg Tablet ER

Carvedilol

Q. What happens when you stop taking Cpsa-CR Tablet ER?
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER make you tired?
Yes, Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Cpsa-CR Tablet ER, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Cpsa-CR Tablet ER for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
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Q. Can Cpsa-CR Tablet ER cause kidney failure?
Use of Cpsa-CR Tablet ER in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Cpsa-CR Tablet ER is stopped.
Q. Can a diabetic patient take Cpsa-CR Tablet ER?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Cpsa-CR Tablet ER, 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, Cpsa-CR Tablet ER did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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, Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Cpsa-CR Tablet ER therapy.
Q. Can I take Cpsa-CR Tablet ER empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER?
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER?
Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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, Cpsa-CR Tablet ER 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 Cpsa-CR Tablet ER.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)