Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Galpha Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (3.125mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carvigal 3.125mg 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. Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Carvigal 3.125mg 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
Carvigal 3.125mg 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
Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet?
Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet can cause tiredness and dizziness. These may occur initially when starting treatment or when the dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Can Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet, but it doesn't occur in all people. If you are taking Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you experience weight gain or difficulty breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
The use of Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, it may cause risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mmHg), 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet. While, kidney functions return to baseline when Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet provided there is regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, using this class of medicine (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition, Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet may cause worsening of 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet therapy.
Can I take Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet?
Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet can cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, dizziness, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures.
Who should not take Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet?
Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or requires certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). Additionally, Carvigal 3.125mg 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 Carvigal 3.125mg Tablet.
