Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Composition of Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet contains Carvedilol + Ivabradine. It belongs to the Beta blocker and Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
• angina
• heart failure
• irregular heartbeat and heart conditions.

Key benefits

• Reduces the risk of a further heart attack
• Controls rapid and irregular heart rhythms
• Improves survival in heart failure
• Controls symptoms and protects the heart over the long term

How Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Carvedilol and Ivabradine. Carvedilol slows the heart and reduces the force of each beat by blocking the effect of adrenaline, so the heart works less hard and uses less oxygen. Ivabradine supports the work of the heart and the circulation.

How to take Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food, at the same time each day. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. It can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Most side effects of Carivalan 6.25/5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Tiredness
• Cold hands and feet
• Slow pulse
• Dizziness
• Disturbed sleep
• Breathlessness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Palpitations

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Never stop this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, worsening chest pain or a heart attack — your doctor will reduce it gradually. Tell your doctor if you have asthma or long-standing lung disease; this group can tighten the airways. If you have diabetes, be aware that this medicine can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar, apart from sweating. Report a resting pulse that is persistently very slow, or fainting. Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Carivalan 6.25/5 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler. Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Carivalan 6.25/5 Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one. Keep an up-to-date list of your medicines with you.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERDIA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-hypertensive and Cardiac medicine

Drug class:

Beta blocker and Cardiovascular agent