Carvistar 12.5 Tablet (Carvedilol 12.5mg)

Carvistar 12.5 Tablet

Carvistar 12.5 MG Tablet is an antihypertensive medication that is used to lower the blood pressure and also to treat heart failure. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Carvistar 12.5 MG Tablet
Cardipure 12.5 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Cardivas 12.5 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Carloc 12.5 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Carvidex 12.5 MG Tablet
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Carzec 12.5 MG Tablet
Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Carvistar 12.5 MG Tablet
Dizziness
Difficulty in breathing
Weight gain
Swelling of ankles or feet
Cough
Headache
Increased sweating
Back pain
Diarrhea
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Loss of strength
Nausea and Vomiting
Cold hands or feet
Uses of Carvistar 12.5 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
This medicine is used for the treatment of hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure, which is a type of heart disease, characterized by thickening of the walls of the left ventricle and reduced blood circulation to the body.
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
This medicine is used in the treatment of left ventricular dysfunction, which is a type of heart disease that lowers the pumping capacity of the heart.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to carvedilol, other beta-blockers, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Lung diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from lung diseases like asthma, bronchospasm, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Heart block greater than first degree
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with second or third-degree heart block due to the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Severe bradycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe bradycardia (slow heart rate than normal) due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition.
Cardiogenic shock
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition.
Severe liver impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.