Carvidon Tablet

Composition of Carvidon Tablet

Carvidon Tablet contains Trimetazidine (20mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Carvidon Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Carvidon 20 Tablet helps manage angina (chest pain) in patients with heart disease. It works by improving the efficiency of the heart’s energy use
• helping heart muscle cells function better during reduced blood flow. This prevents sudden episodes of chest pain and allows patients to perform daily activities with less discomfort and improve their quality of life.

How Carvidon Tablet works

Carvidon 20 Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

How to take Carvidon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carvidon 20 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

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

If you miss a dose of Carvidon 20 Tablet, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine 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 Carvidon Tablet

Most side effects of Carvidon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Carvidon Tablet

Warnings and precautions

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 Carvidon if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Carvidon 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 Carvidon Tablet

Take Carvidon 20 Tablet with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset and improve absorption. Take it regularly at the same time each day for best results and don’t skip doses. Do not use for sudden chest pain (acute angina attacks); it is meant for long-term management. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while on this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent

Chemical class:

Phenylmethylamines