Carloc 25 Tablet (Carvedilol 25mg)

INTRODUCTION

CARLOC 25MG contain Carvedilol which belongs to a group of medicine called beta-blockers. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain and heart failure. Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is high. Discomfort in the chest is called chest pain. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which heart does not pump blood as well.

CARLOC 25MG works by relaxing and widening the blood vessel. This makes easier for your heart to pump blood around the body and reduces blood pressure and strain on your heart. Making some changes in your lifestyle will help in improving your condition. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet.

This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF CARLOC 25MG

Treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain(angina), heart failure

HOW CARLOC 25MG WORKS

CARLOC 25MG works by relaxing and widening the blood vessel. This makes easier for your heart to pump blood around the body and reduces blood pressure and strain on your heart.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CARLOC 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF CARLOC 25MG

COMMON
Dizziness
Headache
Tiredness
Low blood pressure
Heart failure
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection
Infections of the urinary tract
Low numbers of red blood cells
Increase in weight
Elevated cholesterol level
Loss of blood sugar control
Depression
Visual disturbance
Eye irritation
Slow heart rate
Oedema, fluid overload and increased volume of blood in the body
Problems with blood circulation, hardening of the arteries
Fluid accumulation in the lungs
Diarrhoea
Malaise, vomiting, stomach pains, indigestion
Pains (arms and legs)
Disturbances in renal function
Difficulty in passing urine
RARE
Lowered blood platelet count
Dryness of the mouth
Stuffy nose

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without consulting to a doctor.

vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Stomach pain:

Keep try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.