Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet

Short Description

Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet is a combination used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine helps control blood pressure and prevent future complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. 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.

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. Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Carvedilol and Ivabradine. Carvedilol 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. Ivabradine is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

You have been prescribed Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of a heart attack or a stroke. It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time. Keep monitoring your blood pressure level and heart rate while taking Cardivas IN 3.125/5 Tablet. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can monitor your progress and check your heart rate. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.