Carvipress 6.25 Tablet
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (6.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carvipress 6.25 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carvipress 6.25 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. Carvipress 6.25 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Carvipress 6.25 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
Carvipress 6.25 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
Carvipress 6.25 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 Carvipress 6.25 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carvipress 6.25 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet?
Carvipress 6.25 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Stopping it suddenly 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carvipress 6.25 Tablet can cause tiredness and dizziness. 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.
Can Carvipress 6.25 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain can occur as a common side effect of Carvipress 6.25 Tablet, but it may not happen in everyone. If you are taking Carvipress 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of Carvipress 6.25 Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carvipress 6.25 Tablet may increase the risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), those with hardened arteries and/or heart disease, or already have impaired kidney function. Patients with these conditions should be closely monitored during treatment with Carvipress 6.25 Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carvipress 6.25 Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carvipress 6.25 Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carvipress 6.25 Tablet as long as there is regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carvipress 6.25 Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that using a beta-blocker class of medicines like Carvipress 6.25 Tablet may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Carvipress 6.25 Tablet may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Therefore, it is recommended to monitor blood glucose levels while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carvipress 6.25 Tablet. Inform your doctor if there are any changes in blood glucose levels during Carvipress 6.25 Tablet therapy.
Can I take Carvipress 6.25 Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carvipress 6.25 Tablet with food as food helps decrease 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet?
Carvipress 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.
Who should not take Carvipress 6.25 Tablet?
Carvipress 6.25 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). In addition, Carvipress 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 Carvipress 6.25 Tablet.
