Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (6.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Do not stop this medicine without talking to the doctor as your condition could get worse. Making some changes in your lifestyle will help in improving your condition. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients but it may have a few side effects. These include dizziness, headache, breathlessness, and tiredness. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart or kidney diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Cardifine 6.25mg 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.
Interacting Medicines
Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide
How it works
Cardifine 6.25mg 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.
Quick Tips
It should be taken with food. Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet and inform your doctor if it has not improved. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens when you stop taking Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet?
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or heart attack, so your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.
Does Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet may make you feel tired and dizzy, especially when you first start taking the treatment or when your dose is increased. If these symptoms occur, do not drive or operate machinery.
Can Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet, but it does not affect everyone. If you're taking Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet for heart failure, inform your doctor if you gain weight or experience trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
Using Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet may increase the risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), those with hardening of the arteries and/or heart disease, or those who already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet. Although, kidney functions usually return to normal when Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet, provided that there is regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet did not affect blood glucose levels. However, it's essential to note that using Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet (beta-blockers) may conceal the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet may worsen hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Therefore, it is recommended that blood glucose should be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if there's any change in blood glucose levels during Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet therapy.
Can I take Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended to take Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure that may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).
What are the serious side effects of Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet?
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet 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 breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet, 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.
Who should not take Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet?
Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet 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, Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet 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 Cardifine 6.25mg Tablet.
