Carivalan 25/5 Tab

Composition

Carvedilol 25 mg + Ivabradine 5 mg tablet

Uses of Carivalan 25/5 Tab

Management of chronic stable angina and chronic heart failure in patients where control of heart rate and blood pressure is required, as prescribed by a cardiologist

• •Reduces heart rate
• •Decreases chest pain (angina) frequency
• •Lowers blood pressure and cardiac workload
• •Improves symptoms in chronic heart failure
• •Helps improve exercise tolerance

How it works

Carvedilol is a beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking action that slows heart rate and reduces blood pressure, lowering the heart’s workload. Ivabradine selectively inhibits the If current in the sinoatrial node to reduce heart rate without significantly affecting blood pressure or heart muscle contractility.

Directions for use

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken with food (carvedilol is preferably taken with meals) at the same time each day; swallow whole with water. Do not stop abruptly; dose changes should be made only under medical supervision.

Side effects

Common side effects of Carivalan 25/5 Tab may include:

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