Carwel 12.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (12.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carwel 12.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carwel 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. Carwel 12.5mg 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 Carwel 12.5mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Carwel 12.5mg 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
Carwel 12.5mg 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
Carwel 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
It should be taken with food. Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carwel 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. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Carwel 12.5mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carwel 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 when you stop taking Carwel 12.5mg Tablet?
Carwel 12.5mg Tablet must be taken regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping it suddenly may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may gradually reduce your dose before stopping it completely if needed.
Does Carwel 12.5mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carwel 12.5mg Tablet may cause tiredness and dizziness. These symptoms can happen initially when starting the treatment or when your dose is increased. You should not drive or operate machinery if experiencing these symptoms.
Can Carwel 12.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carwel 12.5mg Tablet, but it does not affect everyone. If you are taking Carwel 12.5mg Tablet for heart failure, inform your doctor if you gain weight or have difficulty breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carwel 12.5mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
Using Carwel 12.5mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can sometimes lead to kidney function deterioration. However, it may also increase the risk of kidney failure in individuals with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), hardening of the arteries and/or heart disease, or pre-existing impaired kidney function. Close monitoring is needed for these patients during treatment with Carwel 12.5mg Tablet. While kidney function returns to normal when Carwel 12.5mg Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carwel 12.5mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carwel 12.5mg Tablet, provided they have regular blood glucose monitoring. There hasn't been a noticeable impact on blood glucose levels in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension. However, use of this class of medicines (beta-blockers) can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Moreover, Carwel 12.5mg Tablet may worsen hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Therefore, blood glucose should be monitored during treatment initiation, adjustment, or discontinuation of the dose of Carwel 12.5mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you experience any changes in blood glucose levels while on Carwel 12.5mg Tablet therapy.
Can I take Carwel 12.5mg Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carwel 12.5mg Tablet with food to decrease the rate at which it gets absorbed by your body. This will help reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting when standing).
What are the serious side effects of Carwel 12.5mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Carwel 12.5mg Tablet include fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling in your arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some may also experience 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 if I take more than the recommended dose of Carwel 12.5mg Tablet?
Overdosing on Carwel 12.5mg Tablet can cause slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor immediately and seek immediate medical help at a nearby hospital.
Who should not take Carwel 12.5mg Tablet?
Avoid Carwel 12.5mg Tablet if you have severe heart failure, are hospitalized in an intensive care unit or require certain intravenous medications that support circulation (inotropic medications). Additionally, avoid it in patients who are prone to asthma or breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems and are allergic to Carwel 12.5mg Tablet.
