Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR
Manufacturer
Docheal Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet CR
Introduction
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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. Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR needs to 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR make you tired?
Yes, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR may make you tired as well as dizzy. 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR cause kidney failure?
Use of Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR, provided that there is a regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that using Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR therapy.
Can I take Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR, 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR?
Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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, Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR 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 Carvitop 20mg Tablet CR.
