Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

Composition of Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet contains Carvedilol (6.25mg). It belongs to the Beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity class of medicines.

Uses of Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• chronic heart failure (as adjunct therapy)
• and left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction (to reduce cardiovascular risk).

Key benefits

• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces heart workload in heart failure
• Helps prevent complications after heart attack
• Improves symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue in heart failure

How Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet works

Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker with additional alpha-1 blocking activity. It lowers heart rate and reduces the force of contraction, and also relaxes blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure and workload on the heart.

How to take Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

Tablet to be taken orally as prescribed. Usually taken with food to reduce the risk of dizziness/low blood pressure; take at the same time each day. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

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 the missed dose of Carzec as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Carzec than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

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

• dizziness
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• slow heart rate
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• weight gain
• shortness of breath
• swelling (oedema)

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 Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause dizziness and low blood pressure especially after the first dose or dose increases—rise slowly from sitting/lying. Do not discontinue abruptly (risk of worsening angina/heart failure). Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may worsen bronchospasm), diabetes (may mask low blood sugar symptoms), thyroid disorders, severe peripheral vascular disease, liver impairment, and in patients with bradycardia or heart block. Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and in heart failure monitor weight/edema. Not for use in cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree heart block (unless paced), severe hypotension, severe liver disease, or decompensated heart failure unless directed by a specialist.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive hypotension), diuretics (first-dose hypotension), digoxin (may increase levels/slow heart rate), verapamil/diltiazem/amiodarone (risk of bradycardia/heart block), clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masks hypoglycaemia), CYP2D6 inhibitors like fluoxetine/paroxetine/quinidine (may increase carvedilol), rifampicin (may reduce effect), NSAIDs (may reduce antihypertensive effect)

How to store Carzec 6.25 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

OAKNET LIFESCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular

Drug class:

Beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity