apollo
0
48 Hrs returnable
COD available

Online payment accepted

Prescription drug

Whats That

tooltip
CARVEDILOL-3.125MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
 Trailing icon

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

BIOCHEM PHARMA, LG 113 / A, Xth Central Mall, Mahavir Nagar, 90ft Road, Next to D Mart, Kandivali - West, Mumbai - 400067.
Other Info - CAR0921

FAQs

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s as they may reduce the effect of Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s. Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s as it may increase the levels of Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s in blood and cause adverse effects.
Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s as it may cause Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s, please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s, please consult your doctor.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.
bannner image

Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Caution

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Take Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Take Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

bannner image

Children

Unsafe

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

About Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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, Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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.

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s. Avoid taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s.

Uses of Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s

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

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s. Avoid taking Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolSalbutamol
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
CARVEDILOL-3.125MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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

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 Cardichem 3.125 Tablet 10s 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.

Recommended for a 30-day course: 4 Strips

Add 4 Strips