Carveda (12.5mg) 30 Tablets – Carvedilol Tablets for High Blood Pressure & Heart Failure

Description

Carveda 12.5mg Tablets contain Carvedilol, a non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-blocking properties that helps manage high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and chronic stable angina (chest pain).
It works by slowing down the heart rate, relaxing blood vessels, and reducing the heart’s workload, which helps improve blood flow and decreases the risk of heart complications like stroke or heart attack.

Carveda 12.5mg is commonly used as part of long-term therapy to control blood pressure and heart-related conditions effectively.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Carvedilol 12.5mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, povidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and other excipients.

Drug Class

• Therapeutic Class: Antihypertensive / Cardiovascular Agent

• Pharmacological Class: Non-selective Beta-Adrenergic Blocker with Alpha-Blocking Activity

Dosage Form

• Form: Tablet

• Strength: 12.5mg

• Pack Size: 30 Tablets

Uses

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) – helps reduce blood pressure and prevent complications.

• Heart Failure – improves heart function and symptoms.

• Chronic Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain) – reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks.

• Post-Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack Recovery) – helps improve survival and cardiac function.

Dosage

• For Hypertension:

  • Typical starting dose: 12.5mg once daily for 2 days, then increased to 25mg once daily as tolerated.

• For Heart Failure:

  • Start with 3.125mg twice daily, gradually increasing to 12.5mg or 25mg twice daily depending on tolerance.

• Always follow your doctor’s prescribed dose—do not self-adjust or stop the medication suddenly.

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms: Severe dizziness, slow heartbeat, fainting, breathing problems, or seizures.
Action: Seek immediate medical attention or contact the nearest emergency department.

Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• If it’s close to your next scheduled dose, skip it.

• Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

How To Use

• Take orally with food to reduce the risk of dizziness or low blood pressure.

• Swallow whole with water—do not crush or chew.

• Take at the same time each day for best results.

• Continue taking even if you feel well, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Carvedilol or other beta-blockers.

• Severe heart block, bradycardia (slow heart rate), or cardiogenic shock.

• Severe liver impairment.

• Asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Uncontrolled heart failure or severe fluid retention.

Side Effects

Common:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Fatigue or weakness

• Slow heartbeat

• Low blood pressure

• Nausea or diarrhea

Less Common:

• Shortness of breath

• Cold hands or feet

• Weight gain

• Headache

Serious (seek medical help):

• Fainting or severe dizziness

• Swelling of feet, ankles, or hands

• Worsening shortness of breath

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling of face or throat)

Precautions & Warnings

• Use cautiously if you have diabetes (may mask low blood sugar symptoms).

• Avoid alcohol—can increase dizziness or fainting risk.

• Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.

• Do not stop suddenly—taper the dose gradually under medical supervision.

• Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, thyroid, or circulation problems.

• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if prescribed by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

• Antihypertensives (e.g., ACE inhibitors, diuretics) – may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

• Insulin and oral diabetes drugs – can mask signs of low blood sugar.

• Digoxin – may increase risk of slow heartbeat.

• Calcium channel blockers (e.g., Verapamil, Diltiazem) – can enhance bradycardia.

• NSAIDs – may reduce the antihypertensive effect.

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 25°C, in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use after expiry date.

• Dispose of properly; do not flush or throw in household waste.

Control Drug

• Prescription-only medicine (Rx)

• Not a controlled substance

Quick Tips

• Take Carveda with food to prevent dizziness or lightheadedness.

• Avoid sudden standing to reduce the risk of fainting.

• Do not skip doses or stop suddenly without consulting your doctor.

• Regularly check your blood pressure and pulse.

• Inform your doctor if you feel unusual fatigue, weight gain, or swelling.