Carivalan 12.5/5 Tab

Composition

Carvedilol 12.5 mg + Ivabradine 5 mg (tablet)

Uses of Carivalan 12.5/5 Tab

Chronic heart failure (stable) and chronic stable angina in patients where heart rate control is needed; used to reduce heart rate, improve symptoms and exercise tolerance, and reduce risk of worsening heart failure as prescribed.

• •Lowers heart rate
• •Reduces angina symptoms
• •Improves heart failure symptoms
• •Decreases cardiac workload
• •Helps improve exercise tolerance

How it works

Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking action that slows the heart rate and lowers blood pressure, reducing cardiac workload. Ivabradine selectively inhibits the If current in the sinoatrial node, lowering heart rate without reducing contractility. Together they improve heart efficiency and symptom control in selected patients.

Directions for use

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken twice daily with food (carvedilol is best taken with meals to reduce dizziness); swallow whole with water. Do not stop suddenly; dose is typically titrated based on heart rate and blood pressure.

Side effects

Common side effects of Carivalan 12.5/5 Tab may include:

• •Dizziness
• •fatigue
• •low blood pressure
• •slow heart rate (bradycardia)