Carzec 6.25MG Tab

Tablet

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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