Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR
Manufacturer
Sepik Life Sciences
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet CR
Introduction
Sepdil 10mg 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. Sepdil 10mg 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 Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Sepdil 10mg 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
Sepdil 10mg 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
Sepdil 10mg 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 Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR and inform your doctor if it has not improved. Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Sepdil 10mg 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 if you stop taking Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR?
Suddenly stopping Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR may cause chest pain or heart attack. If required, your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely.
Does Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR make you tired?
Yes, Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR may make you tired as well as dizzy. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Can Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR for heart failure, inform your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing.
Can Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR cause kidney failure?
Use of Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. Patients with low blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, or pre-existing impaired kidney function should be closely monitored during treatment.
Can a diabetic patient take Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR. However, it is essential to regularly monitor blood glucose levels and inform the doctor if there are any changes in glucose levels during therapy.
Can I take Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR with food to reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension.
What are the serious side effects of Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR?
Serious side effects include fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms and legs, chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and swallowing.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Sepdil 10mg 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.
Who should not take Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR?
Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR should be avoided in patients with severe heart failure, those prone to asthma or other breathing problems, patients with a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, patients with liver problems, and those allergic to Sepdil 10mg Tablet CR.
