What is Cardivas 25 mg?
Cardivas 25mg is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina, and congestive heart failure.
25mg of Cardivas tablet contains Carvedilol and belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.
Carvedilol relaxes your blood vessels, allowing blood to flow easily to your heart. Lowering blood pressure prevents the risk of heart attacks and strokes in the future.
Cardivas help in relieving heart failure symptoms and make you feel better and more energetic.
Cardivas 25mg is also available under the brand name Coreg and can be purchased from licensed pharmacies after a doctor’s prescription.
How does Cardivas 25 mg work?
Carvedilol tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down your heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, allowing your heart to pump blood efficiently around the body.
How to take Cardivas 25 mg?
Cardivas 25 mg should be taken with food or as the doctor prescribes. Even if you feel well or your blood pressure is controlled, continue taking this medicine.
Depending on your age, medical condition, and body’s response to treatment, the doctor will determine the dose and duration of Carvedilol.
Please do not stop taking the Cardivas tablet without consulting your doctor, as it can worsen your condition or cause severe side effects.
Swallow the Carvedilol tablet with a glass of water, and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Try taking 25mg of Cardivas tablet at the same time every day so that you remember to take it without skipping doses.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Cardivas tablet as it can increase the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of Cardivas 25 mg?
Most side effects of Carvedilol do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Following your doctor’s direction for the prescribed dosage can reduce the chances of experiencing adverse side effects.
Some common side effects of Cardivas 25 mg include:
- Dizziness
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Problem in breathing
- Back pain
- Cough
- Low blood pressure
- Increased sweating
- Headache
- Weight gain
Call the doctor immediately if any of your side effects persist or become worse.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Cardivas 25 mg?
Cardivas tablet is not recommended for patients who are allergic to it, Carvedilol or have other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
Carvedilol is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Children and adolescents below the age of 18 years should also not take this medicine.
Inform the doctor about other prescription and nonprescriptionnonprescription medicines and herbal supplements you take, as they can interact with Cardivas.
Before you start treatment with 25mg of Cardivas tablet, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Diabetes
- Low salt and blood levels
- Lung diseases
- Pain, numbness, or weakness of muscles due to surgery or low blood flow
- Low blood pressure
- Thyroid problems
- Liver diseases
- Kidney problems
- Severe heart failure
Doctors do not recommend Cardivas 25mg for patients suffering from heart blockage, liver disorders, unstable heart failure, and glucose intolerance.
