CARVESAPH Carvedilol 6.25mg - 1 Tablet

Indications / Uses

CARVESAPH Carvedilol 6.25mg is used for the initial management of essential hypertension (high blood pressure) and is a critical starting dose for treating stable, chronic heart failure. It is also prescribed to manage chronic stable angina pectoris (chest pain). This medication works by blocking both alpha and beta receptors, leading to a reduction in heart rate and the relaxation of blood vessels. This combined effect improves blood flow dynamics and significantly lessens the overall workload on the heart, supporting long-term cardiovascular well-being.

Formulation / Ingredients

CARVESAPH Carvedilol 6.25mg contains: Carvedilol 6.25mg

Side Effects

CARVESAPH Carvedilol 6.25mg common side effects include: dizziness, a feeling of lightheadedness, and unusual tiredness, along with a consistently slower heart rate. Some individuals may experience fluid retention, which often presents as swelling of the feet, ankles, or lower legs, and accompanying weight gain. Less frequently, effects can involve mild gastrointestinal upset or small changes in blood sugar levels. Any sudden or persistent severe symptoms, like trouble breathing, should be taken seriously.

Directions and Dosage

• Dosage for Adults (Heart Failure): The initial starting dosage is typically 3.125 mg twice daily, but this dose level (6.25 mg) is often a critical early step in the gradual dosage increase. The dose is cautiously doubled every 2 weeks if tolerated.
• Dosage for Adults (Hypertension): The typical initial dose is 6.25 mg twice daily. The dosage may be subsequently increased to 12.5 mg or 25 mg twice daily. The maximum daily dose for hypertension is generally 50 mg.
• Dosage for Kids: Use in children and adolescents is not generally recommended as safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.

This medication is intended for the long-term management of chronic cardiovascular conditions. The therapy should not be stopped suddenly without appropriate tapering.

Contraindications

Should not be used in cases of unstable or decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous medication. Contraindicated for individuals with very slow heart rate or specific heart conduction blocks, unless a permanent pacemaker is implanted and functional. Avoid use if there is severe low blood pressure, cardiogenic shock, asthma, or a known hypersensitivity to the primary ingredient.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

Use during the later stages of pregnancy may cause fetal bradycardia (slow heart rate) and hypotension. The active substance is known to pass into the mother's milk, which may pose a risk of low blood pressure or severely slow heart rate to the nursing child.

Special Precautions

• Abrupt discontinuation of the therapy must be strictly avoided as it may severely worsen existing heart-related symptoms.
• Use requires caution in patients with uncompensated diabetes or those prone to low blood sugar, as the usual symptoms of low blood sugar may be masked.
• Requires monitoring in individuals with peripheral arterial disease, as symptoms of the disease may potentially be exacerbated.
• Patients scheduled for cataract surgery should disclose the use of this product to the surgeon beforehand.

Is it safe to take it with other medications?

Combining this with certain anti-arrhythmic agents or calcium channel blockers can significantly increase the risk of severely slow heart rate. It may enhance the effects of insulin and oral medications for diabetes, increasing the risk of dangerously low blood sugar. The concentration of this product in the body can be increased by certain metabolism-inhibiting drugs.

How should I store it?

Store the tablets in the original container at a controlled room temperature, typically below 30°C. Keep the product protected from excessive moisture and exposure to heat.

Used For

High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure

Age

Adults (18+ years)