Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Scott Morrison
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (12.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carvostill 12.5mg 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. Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Carvostill 12.5mg 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
Take this medicine with food. Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carvostill 12.5mg 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. Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not stop taking Carvostill 12.5mg 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 if you stop taking Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet?
If you stop taking Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet suddenly, it may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may gradually lower your dose over a period of time before stopping the medication completely, if necessary.
Can Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet make you feel tired?
Yes, Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and lightheadedness initially when starting treatment or increasing the dose. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery.
Does Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain is a common side effect of Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet. However, not everyone experiences this. If you are taking the medication for heart failure and experience weight gain or difficulty breathing, inform your doctor as it may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet affect kidney function?
Using Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can lead to a deterioration of kidney function. However, the medication may also increase the risk of kidney failure in individuals with low blood pressure, those who have hardening of the arteries or heart disease, or who already have impaired kidney function. Close monitoring is recommended during treatment with Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet. In most cases, kidney functions return to normal when the medication is stopped.
Can diabetic patients take Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet?
Yes, diabetic patients can take Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet provided they have regular monitoring of their blood glucose levels. Studies have shown that in well-controlled diabetes with mild to moderate hypertension, Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet does not affect blood glucose levels. However, it is essential to note that beta-blockers like Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and may exacerbate hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Blood glucose monitoring should be performed while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet.
Should you take Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended to take Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet with food as it decreases the rate at which the medication gets absorbed by the body, reducing the risk of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure causing dizziness or fainting when standing up).
What are the serious side effects of Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet?
Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet can cause severe side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling in arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
What happens if you take more than the recommended dose of Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet?
Taking an overdose of Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet can lead to slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital.
Who should not take Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet?
Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in an intensive care unit or requires certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). Additionally, it 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 Carvostill 12.5mg Tablet.
