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Carvista 6.25 mg

Tablet

Generic: Carvedilol

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Alpha and Beta Blocker

Indications

Hypertension. Chronic stable angina. Chronic heart failure, as an addition to standard therapy.

Pharmacology

Carvedilol is a non-selective beta blocker with additional alpha-1 blocking activity. It reduces heart rate and cardiac workload and dilates peripheral vessels, lowering blood pressure.

Dosage & Administration

Hypertension: 12.5 mg once daily for 2 days, then 25 mg once daily; maximum 50 mg daily. Angina: 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 days, then 25 mg twice daily. Heart failure: start with 3.125 mg twice daily and double the dose at intervals of at least 2 weeks up to 25 mg twice daily. Take with food.

Side Effects

Dizziness, postural hypotension, slow heart rate, fatigue, headache, gastrointestinal upset, weight gain and oedema.

Precautions & Warnings

Do not stop suddenly. The first dose and dose increases may cause dizziness or fainting. Use with caution in diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and renal impairment; monitor heart failure patients during dose titration.

Contraindications

Asthma or bronchospasm, severe hepatic impairment, marked bradycardia, second or third degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome, cardiogenic shock, uncontrolled heart failure and severe hypotension.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.