What is Cardivas 12.5 mg?
Cardivas 12.5 mg tablet contains Carvedilol and belongs to the class of drugs called beta-blockers.
Doctors prescribe 12.5mg of Cardivas to manage high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure.
Cardivas improve your ability to exercise and carry out daily activities easily by decreasing the frequency of angina attacks.
Carvedilol helps relax blood vessels so that blood flows easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure prevents the risk of future heart attacks and strokes.
Cardivas 12.5 mg tablet is available under the brand name Coreg. It can be purchased from licensed pharmacies after a doctor's prescription.
How does Cardivas 12.5 mg work?
Carvedilol tablet works by obstructing beta and alpha one receptors, which causes relaxation of your blood vessels.
This makes it easy for your heart to pump blood around the body and decrease blood pressure & strain on the heart.
How to take Cardivas 12.5 mg?
Take Cardivas 12.5mg exactly in the same way as prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of the treatment depending on your body weight, age, and disease condition.
Swallow the Carvedilol tablet with a glass of water without crushing, chewing, or breaking it.
12.5mg Cardivas should be taken with food. Even if you feel well or your blood pressure is controlled, continuing your treatment is essential.
Do not stop taking the Cardivas tablet without consulting the doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
It would be best if you continued taking Cardivas without skipping doses to achieve maximum benefits.
Do not take Cardivas 12.5mg more often than recommended by the doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
What are the side effects of Cardivas 12.5 mg?
Most side effects of Cardivas do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, you can reduce the risk of severe side effects by strictly following the doctor's prescription for dosage.
Some common side effects of Cardivas 12.5mg include:
- Loss of muscle strength, weakness
- Weight gain
- Slow heartbeat
- Increased cholesterol levels in the blood
- Low blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Eye irritation
- Deceased volume of circulating blood
- Changes in blood sugar levels
- Vision disorders
- Dry eyes
This is a partial list of side effects. Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Cardivas 12.5 mg?
Doctors do not recommend Cardivas tablet for use in patients with the following medical conditions:
- Severe heart failure
- History of wheezing due to asthma
- Lung disorders
- Liver disease
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Glucose intolerance
- Cardiogenic shock
- Low blood pressure
Before starting your treatment with Carvedilol, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Diabetes
- Low blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Liver problems
- Low salt and blood levels
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Carvedilol tablet. Generally, doctors do not recommend this medicine to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
12.5mg Cardivas tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Elderly patients over 65 should take Cardivas with caution. To avoid drug interactions, inform the doctor about all other medicines you use.
