StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Sarvagunaushdhi Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (6.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg 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. StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet and inform your doctor if it has not improved. StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet is best avoided while drinking alcohol as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet?
StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet may cause fatigue and dizziness. 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet but does not occur in everyone. If you are taking StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet may increase the 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet provided there is regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that using StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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, StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during treatment.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet?
If you take more than the recommended dose of StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet?
StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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, StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet 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 StayHappi Carvedilol 6.25mg Tablet.
