Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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, Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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.

Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER. Avoid taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER.

Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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.

If you are allergic to Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER. Avoid taking Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER.

• 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 Kar-B 20mg Tablet ER for effective results.