Edocar 3.125mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (3.125mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Edocar 3.125mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Edocar 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. Edocar 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 Edocar 3.125mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Edocar 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
Edocar 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
Edocar 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 Edocar 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 Edocar 3.125mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Edocar 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 if you stop taking Edocar 3.125mg Tablet suddenly?
Suddenly stopping Edocar 3.125mg Tablet may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely, if required.
Does Edocar 3.125mg Tablet cause drowsiness and dizziness?
Yes, Edocar 3.125mg Tablet may make you feel tired and dizzy, especially when you start taking the medication or increase your dose. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Can Edocar 3.125mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Edocar 3.125mg Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Edocar 3.125mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you experience weight gain or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Edocar 3.125mg Tablet cause kidney problems?
Edocar 3.125mg Tablet can rarely lead to a deterioration in kidney function, especially in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), hardening of the arteries, or existing heart disease and impaired kidney function. Patients should be closely monitored during treatment.
Can a diabetic patient take Edocar 3.125mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Edocar 3.125mg Tablet, but they must have regular blood glucose level checks. In well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Edocar 3.125mg Tablet does not affect blood glucose levels.
Should Edocar 3.125mg Tablet be taken with food?
Yes, it is recommended that you take Edocar 3.125mg Tablet with food, as this will help reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure which may cause dizziness or fainting when standing up).
What are some serious side effects of Edocar 3.125mg Tablet?
Edocar 3.125mg Tablet can cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms and legs, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing.
What should you do if you take more than the recommended dose of Edocar 3.125mg Tablet?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Edocar 3.125mg Tablet, you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Edocar 3.125mg Tablet?
Edocar 3.125mg Tablet is not suitable for patients with severe heart failure, hospitalized in the intensive care unit, require certain medications to support circulation, prone to asthma or other breathing problems, slow heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, liver problems, and allergic to Edocar 3.125mg Tablet.
