Carvibeta 12.5

Composition

Carvedilol (12.5mg)

Uses of Carvibeta 12.5

Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), chronic heart failure (as add-on therapy), and angina; also used after heart attack with left ventricular dysfunction as advised by a doctor

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Reduces chest pain (angina) frequency
• •Improves symptoms and outcomes in heart failure
• •Reduces heart workload after heart attack

How it works

Carvedilol is a beta-blocker with additional alpha-1 blocking action. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction and relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and reducing workload on the heart.

Directions for use

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, preferably with food to reduce dizziness. Swallow the tablet whole with water at the same time each day; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Carvibeta 12.5 may include:

• •Dizziness
• •fatigue
• •low blood pressure
• •slow heart rate
• •headache
• •nausea
• •diarrhea