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Composition :

CARVEDILOL-3.125MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA.
Other Info - CAR0027

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FAQs

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

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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

Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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

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

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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

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

About Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's

Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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, Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.

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

Uses of Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's

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

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Medicinal Benefits

Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolClonidine
Severe

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of thioridazine with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of low blood pressure especially when standing up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.
CarvedilolClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's, 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Colchicine with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's increases colchicine levels in the blood, leading to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Colchicine and Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.
CarvedilolVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's with verapamil can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.
CarvedilolTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's and Tizanidine may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.
CarvedilolInsulin aspart
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Insulin aspart with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's may increase the therapeutic efficacy of Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between insulin aspart and Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms like shaking, palpitations, rapid heartbeat. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Morphine with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Morphine and Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice any shortness of breath, dizziness, or weakness, consult a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
When Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's is taken with Efavirenz, blood levels of Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's can be increased.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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.
CarvedilolPazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking pazopanib with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's may increase the blood levels of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pazopanib and Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
CarvedilolBisoprolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Bisoprolol with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of low blood pressure and high potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, bisoprolol can be taken with Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any lightheadedness, excessive sweating, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-3.125MGVitamin 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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's may be reduced if taken along with multivitamins and minerals. Give Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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

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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 Carvipress 3.125 mg Tablet 10's 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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