Carvedilol Tablets

Carvedilol Tablets

Carvedilol is prescribed for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), severe to moderate heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Apart from this, Carvedilol also lowers the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. High blood pressure is a state wherein the pressure of blood against artery walls is extremely high. It will be an extra load on the work of the heart and arteries. If it is prolonged, the heart and the blood vessels cannot work well and impairing the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidneys, and leading to heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure.

Carvedilol has Carvedilol in it, which works by dilating blood vessels by inhibiting the action of some natural chemicals such as epinephrine or adrenaline. It thereby decreases elevated blood pressure and maintains the heartbeat slow and with decreased force, lowering the chances of stroke, heart attack, or other heart issues.

Benefits:

• Carvedilol has Carvedilol in the controlled-release form, which is responsible for relaxing blood vessels by preventing some natural substances in your body from working.
• It reduces the amount of blood pressure and the likelihood of suffering from a stroke, heart attack, or other issues in the heart.
• It serves to decrease the heart rate and ease blood vessel relaxation, allowing the heart to pump more efficiently throughout the body.

Uses:

Carvedilol is prescribed for the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart pain), and Heart Failure. Carvedilol is an alpha and beta blocker. It reduces the rate of the heart beating and dilates blood vessels, which makes the heart a more effective pump of blood around the body.

Directions to Use:

• Read the instructions carefully before using this medicine.
• Use this medicine as advised by your health practitioner.
• Take the entire tablet with a glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush this medicine.
• Use this medicine in the right dose as instructed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store these medications in a cool and dry location. Keep this drug out of the reach of children and animals. Do not store this medicine in sunlight.

Dosage:

Take this medication at the proper dose and the same time daily according to your doctor’s instructions. Do not take a high dose of this drug; otherwise, it will be detrimental to your body.

Side Effects:

• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Slow heartbeat
• Dry eyes
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure

Precautions:

• It should be taken with food.
• Take your blood pressure 1 week after beginning Carvedilol, and let your doctor know if it is not better.
• Carvedilol can make you dizzy or sleepy. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires concentration until you are sure how it will affect you.
• It is a good idea not to drink alcohol when on Carvedilol since it tends to worsen the side effects.
• Do not stop taking Carvedilol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.