Carve 6.25 Tablet
Manufacturer
Serwina Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (6.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carve 6.25 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carve 6.25 Tablet should be taken with food and in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to continue taking it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Do not stop this medicine without consulting your doctor as your condition could worsen. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, weight loss, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing salt in your diet can help improve your condition. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, breathlessness, and tiredness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist or bother you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor 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 whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Carve 6.25 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Carve 6.25 Tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, making 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 Carve 6.25 Tablet and inform your doctor if it has not improved. Carve 6.25 Tablet 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 Carve 6.25 Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carve 6.25 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens when you stop taking Carve 6.25 Tablet?
Carve 6.25 Tablet must 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.
Does Carve 6.25 Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carve 6.25 Tablet can make you feel tired and dizzy. These may occur initially when you start the treatment or when your dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate machinery.
Can Carve 6.25 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carve 6.25 Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carve 6.25 Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carve 6.25 Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of Carve 6.25 Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carve 6.25 Tablet 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. These patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carve 6.25 Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carve 6.25 Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carve 6.25 Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carve 6.25 Tablet, provided that there is regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carve 6.25 Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Carve 6.25 Tablet 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, Carve 6.25 Tablet 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 Carve 6.25 Tablet. Inform your doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carve 6.25 Tablet therapy.
Can I take Carve 6.25 Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carve 6.25 Tablet 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).
What are the serious side effects of Carve 6.25 Tablet?
Carve 6.25 Tablet can 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.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Carve 6.25 Tablet?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Carve 6.25 Tablet you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Seek immediate medical attention.
Who should not take Carve 6.25 Tablet?
Carve 6.25 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, Carve 6.25 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 Carve 6.25 Tablet.
