INTRODUCTION ABOUT CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET

CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET is a cardiac medicine used in the management of hypertension, angina and congestive heart failure. It contains a medicine called Carvedilol which is a beta-blocker that works by improving heart functions and reduces strain of the heart.

Take this medicine at the same time each day as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water after meals. Do not stop taking CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.

Before taking CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have asthma or breathing difficulties, severely low blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, diabetes, thyroid problems, poor blood circulation in the body, cold hands and feet, phaeochromocytoma or problems in adrenal gland. Do not take CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The most common side effects of taking CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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.

USES OF CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET

CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET is used in the management of the following heart conditions:

• Hypertension
• Angina
• Congestive heart failure

HOW CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET WORKS

CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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 CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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 CARDIVAS CR 10MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• an allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, throat and mouth, leading to breathing difficulty or swallowing; skin rash, hives
• 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

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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 CARDIVAS CR 10MG 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.

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