CARVEDIOL CR 20 Tablet 10's
CARVEDIOL CR 20 Tablet 10's

CARVEDIOL CR 20 Tablet 10's

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Carvedilol 20 mg
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How CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET Works

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET contains a medicine called Carvedilol which is a beta-blocker that works by blocking both beta and alpha receptors on blood vessels and the heart.

For hypertension, carvedilol blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, which slows the heart rate and reduces the force of heart contractions, lowering blood pressure. It also blocks alpha-1 receptors on blood vessels, causing them to relax and widen, which further reduces blood pressure.

For angina (chest pain), carvedilol decreases the workload on the heart by reducing the heart rate and lowering blood pressure, which helps improve oxygen supply to the heart muscle and relieves chest pain.

In heart failure, carvedilol’s effects on both beta and alpha receptors reduce strain on the heart, improve heart function over time, and help prevent worsening of symptoms by protecting the heart muscle from stress and damage.

How to use CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET

  • Take CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET as advised by your physician.
  • Swallow the medicines with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew the medicine.
  • Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET

Common Side Effects of CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET:

  • Headache, dizziness, tiredness, weakness
  • Low blood pressure especially after standing up, slow heartbeat
  • Swelling of arms and legs
  • Infections of upper respiratory tract or urinary tract
  • Anaemia
  • Fluid retention and weight gain
  • Increase in cholesterol levels
  • Abnormal blood sugar levels
  • Feeling depressed
  • Vision problems, sore or dry eyes
  • Poor blood circulation in your arms and legs, tingling and pain in your fingers and a pain in your leg which gets worse when you walk
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains, indigestion, constipation
  • Breathing problems
  • Hair loss
  • Being unable to get an erection (erectile dysfunction)

Stop taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

  • chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating and feeling sick
  • decreased urination often with swelling of legs (indicates problems with kidneys)
  • low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) which may lead to seizures or unconsciousness

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician.

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsy after taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET because it might make you dizzier.

Kidney

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney problems.

Liver

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET if you are allergic to Carvedilol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Lungs

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with breathing problems such as asthma or other lung diseases.

Heart Disease

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe heart failure, conduction defect of the heart or heart block, AV heart block grade II or III, sick sinus syndrome (sino-atrial block), slow heartbeat, cardiogenic shock, very low blood pressure, unstable heart failure, Prinzmetal’s angina (chest pain at rest).

Use In Pediatrics

Contraindicated

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged above 65 years.

Others

CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

  • severe hardening of arteries affecting the circulation in legs or feet
  • unmanageed pheochromocytoma
  • metabolic acidosis
  • glucose or galactose intolerance
  • receiving diltiazem or verapamil injection or infusion

Before taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

  • diabetes
  • Raynaud’s syndrome (poor circulation affecting hands, feet or lower legs causing cold hands and feet or pain)
  • Raynaud’s syndrome (cold feet and hands) or peripheral vascular disease causing cold hands and feet)
  • thyroid problems
  • previous history of a serious allergic reaction
  • desensitisation therapy
  • psoriasis
  • wear contact lenses (as they may cause dry eyes)
  • surgery
  • taking other antihypertensives like debrisoquine

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

  • antidiabetics (Ex. insulin, metformin)
  • antidepressants (Ex. moclobemide, reserpine, amitriptyline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, isocarboxide, phenelzine, phenothiazines, haloperidol)
  • cardiovascular agents (Ex. clonidine, doxazosin, terazosin, amiodarone, diltiazem, verapamil, amlodipine, nifedipine)
  • atracurium besilate (medicines used to relax muscles and also used in anaesthesia)
  • corticosteroids Ex. prednisolone
  • cimetidine (medicines used to manage ulcers)
  • erythromycin (used to manage infections)
  • medicines used to manage cough and cold (Ex. ephedrine or pseudoephedrine)
  • medicines used for migraine (Ex. clonidine, ergotamine)
  • ketoconazole (antifungals)
  • amylobarbitone (to induce sleep)
  • prochlorperazine (antiemetics)
  • cyclosporine (a medicine used after organ transplantation)
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ex. ibuprofen, diclofenac
  • medicines used for hormone replacement therapy (Ex. oestrogens) or contraceptive pills
  • rifampicin (anti tuberculosis)
  • beta-agonist bronchodilators

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, faintness, sick, breathlessness or wheezy, very drowsy or experience convulsions.

Synopsis

Drug :   Carvedilol
Pharmacological Category :   Beta-blockers
Therapeutic Indication :   Hypertension, Angina pectoris and Congestive heart failure         
Dosage Forms :   Tablet

More Information

To know more about this medicine: 

FAQs About CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET

Q: What is CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET used for?

A: CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET is a heart medicine used in the management of high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and heart failure.

Q: Does CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET cause weight gain?

A: Yes. CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET may cause weight gain, as it may cause fluid retention in the body. Practising regular exercise can reduce this. If you experience significant weight gain with swelling of legs and arms consult your doctor immediately.

Q: What are the side effects of taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET are dizziness, headache, tiredness, weakness, low blood pressure, diarrhea, stomach pains, constipation, tingling and numbness, fluid retention, weight gain or increased blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens or experience severe chest pains, low sugar levels or passing less urine with swelling in hands, feet and body parts.

Q: Does CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET cause shortness of breath?

A: Yes. CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET may cause shortness of breath. If you experience any unusual symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, sweating etc. Stop taking CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET and Contact your doctor immediately.

Q: Does CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET cause heart palpitations?

A: Yes. CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET cause heart palpitations. If you feel any unusual symptoms like pounding, fluttering or skipped heartbeats.

Q: Can I use CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET in pregnancy?

A: CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician.

Q: How does CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET work?

A: CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET works by blocking Beta receptors (Beta-1 and Beta- 2) and alpha1 receptors causing relaxation of blood vessels. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and reduces blood pressure and strain on your heart. It has also a calcium channel blockade effect in high doses, antioxidant/ free radical scavenging properties.

Q: How to take CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET?

A: Take CARVEDIOL CR 20 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition

References

1. Barbara G. wells, Terry L. schwinghammer, Joseph T. dipiro, Cecily V. dipiro. Hypertension, Heart failure. Pharmacotherapy handbook. Tenth edition. 2017. Page – 120, 140.

2. KD. Tripathi. Antiadrenergic drugs and drugs for glaucoma, cardiovascular drugs. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 151, 564.

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Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm
Reviewed By Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle - MBBS, MD(Pharmacology) View profile
Last updated on 21 Nov 2024 | 10:42 AM(IST)

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    Net Qty
    1 N
    Shelf Life
    720 Days
    Item Weight
    17.5 g
    Ingredient
    Carvedilol 20 mg
    Hsn Code
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