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Composition :

CARVEDILOL-6.25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - CAR0055

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FAQs

Carca-6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol that works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems in the future.

You are recommended to avoid sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium-rich foods with Carca-6.25 Tablet as they may reduce the effect of Carca-6.25 Tablet . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Carca-6.25 Tablet as it may increase the levels of Carca-6.25 Tablet in blood and cause adverse effects.

Carca-6.25 Tablet may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Carca-6.25 Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Carca-6.25 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Carca-6.25 Tablet as it may cause Carca-6.25 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, fits, fainting, weakness, bluish-coloured fingernails, uneven heartbeats and shortness of breath. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Carca-6.25 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Carca-6.25 Tablet with amlodipine as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of low blood pressure and low heart rate resulting in symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, changes in heartbeat or pulse, fainting or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

No, do not stop using Carca-6.25 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Carca-6.25 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Carca-6.25 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Carca-6.25 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Carca-6.25 Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Carca-6.25 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Carca-6.25 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Carca-6.25 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Carca-6.25 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Carca-6.25 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Carca-6.25 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Carca-6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

About Carca-6.25 Tablet

Carca-6.25 Tablet belongs to a group of 'antihypertensive medicines' called beta-blockers used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Carca-6.25 Tablet also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is very high. It will be an addition to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly and damage the heart, brain, and kidneys' blood vessels, resulting in heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure.

Carca-6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, lowers the raised blood pressure, keeps the heartbeat slowly reducing with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Take Carca-6.25 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Carca-6.25 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Carca-6.25 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carca-6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carca-6.25 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Carca-6.25 Tablet . Avoid taking Carca-6.25 Tablet if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Carca-6.25 Tablet .

Uses of Carca-6.25 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Myocardial infarction (heart failure)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Carca-6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol in the controlled release form, which plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thereby lowers the blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems.

Directions for Use

Take Carca-6.25 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Carca-6.25 Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Carca-6.25 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carca-6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carca-6.25 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Carca-6.25 Tablet . Avoid taking Carca-6.25 Tablet if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Carca-6.25 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolVerapamil
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of thioridazine with Carca-6.25 Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure especially when standing up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Carca-6.25 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Carca-6.25 Tablet with verapamil can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Carca-6.25 Tablet can be taken with verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience headaches, swelling of legs and hands, shortness of breath, chest pain, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
When Carca-6.25 Tablet is taken with Efavirenz, blood levels of Carca-6.25 Tablet can be increased.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carca-6.25 Tablet with Efavirenz together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CarvedilolTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Carca-6.25 Tablet and Tizanidine may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carca-6.25 Tablet with Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolFormoterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Using Formoterol and Carca-6.25 Tablet together may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Formoterol and Carca-6.25 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolAtenolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Taking atenolol and Carca-6.25 Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atenolol and Carca-6.25 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medication without checking with a doctor.
CarvedilolSalmeterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Taking Carca-6.25 Tablet and Salmeterol may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Salmeterol and Carca-6.25 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolQuinidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Taking Quinidine with Carca-6.25 Tablet can increase the levels and effects of Carca-6.25 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carca-6.25 Tablet with Quinidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any dizziness, palpitations, headache, or fatigue, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CarvedilolClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Carca-6.25 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms or low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Carca-6.25 Tablet, you can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience palpitations, chest discomfort, dizziness, or shortness of breath, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolColchicine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carca-6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Colchicine with Carca-6.25 Tablet increases colchicine levels in the blood, leading to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Colchicine and Carca-6.25 Tablet together may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience any symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle pain, or weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-6.25MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-6.25MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
The effects of Carca-6.25 Tablet may be reduced if taken along with multivitamins and minerals. Give Carca-6.25 Tablet and multivitamins and minerals at least two hours gap in between doses to avoid interaction. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • AMLODIPINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
  • A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Carca-6.25 Tablet for effective results.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.
  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and do activities that you enjoy by making time for yourself.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil which may help in lowering high blood pressure.
  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

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