Cardivas 12.5 mg
| SKU | 192 |
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| Generic For | Coreg |
| Strength | 12.5mg |
| Generic Name | Carvedilol |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.18 | US$ 5.28 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.18 | US$ 10.55 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.18 | US$ 15.83 | |||
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Cardivas 12.5mg is a prescription treatment for patients with hypertension (high blood pressure), angina, and heart failure.
- Hypertension - A person develops high blood pressure when his/her blood pressure stays higher than normal, even at rest. Usually, individuals with high blood pressure have no symptoms. The only way to detect high blood pressure is by getting regular blood pressure checkups. If the condition is not treated at the right time, serious health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke may occur. Cardevilol is given to such patients to lower blood pressure.
- Angina - People with chest pain or discomfort can be treated with Cardivas.
- Heart failure - When a heart does not pump enough blood to fulfill the body's requirements, heart failure occurs. In many cases, the size of the heart increases in an attempt to improve blood circulation, but this can cause worsening of heart failure. Symptoms associated with heart failure include trouble breathing and swelling of feet or legs due to the build-up of fluid.
Administration of Cardivas in such patients reduces the heart's workload when it comes to pumping blood to other parts and controls the heart rate. Furthermore, with the use of over six months or more, this medicine causes a significant reduction in the size of an oversized heart. As advised by the healthcare provider, regular intake reduces the chances of an emergency hospital visit or death from this condition.
Cardivas is often prescribed with other medicines to treat heart failure. The medicine's active ingredient is Carvedilol, which slows the heart rate, improves blood flow, and lowers blood pressure.
Your doctor will not prescribe Cardivas if you are allergic to Carvedilol or any other ingredients in the medicine. Before you take this medicine, let your healthcare provider know if you have other medical conditions, especially the following:
- Low blood pressure
- Angina or chest pain
- Peripheral vascular disease (very poor circulation to your fingers and nails)
- A history of poor kidney function
- Critical hypertension condition
- Chronic bronchitis causing breathing difficulties
- Diabetes mellitus
- Sudden low blood sugar levels
- Severe allergic reactions causing swelling and trouble breathing
- Skin diseases such as psoriasis
- Thyroid disorders
- Phaeochromocytoma, a rare cancer of the adrenal gland
It is still unknown whether the medication is harmful to an unborn baby. A doctor usually prescribes this medicine only after weighing the risks and benefits of using Cardivas during pregnancy. Also, let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother.
The effectiveness of Cardivas in patients under 18 years of age has not been established.
Certain medicines may affect the mode of action of Carvedilol and may interfere with the working of other medications. Such medications include rifampicin, phenelzine, cimetidine, clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil, tranylcypromine, digoxin, cyclosporine, asthma medicines, gliclazide, glipizide, metformin, glibenclamide, aspirin and other pain relivers, disopyramide, amiodarone, mexiletine, etc. One can receive a complete list of drug interactions from their doctor.
These are not all possible side effects of using Carvedilol. If you experience any troublesome side effects or persist for longer, talk to your healthcare provider. Commonly reported side effects of the medicine include headache, drowsiness, rash, itching, back pain, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, and indigestion. Weakness, stuffy, and runny nose. Get immediate medical attention in case of serious side effects.
The dose is usually individualized, and patients need to be closely monitored during the initial days of the treatment by a healthcare professional experienced in treating heart failure. All patients for whom this treatment is to be considered must be clinically stable for around four weeks before starting the medication.
The initial recommended dose is 3.125 mg twice daily for two weeks. Once the dose tolerance develops, your healthcare provider will increase the dose to 6.25, 12.5, and 25 mg twice a day over intervals of at least two weeks. The maximum recommended dose should not exceed 25 mg twice a day. However, the doctor will not increase the dose until symptoms of worsening heart failure have been established.
The tablet needs to be swallowed with a glass full of water. It is best to take the medicine during or immediately after a meal. It should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. Those who miss a dose are advised to take it as soon as possible and continue with the regular dosing schedule; however, two doses of this beta blocker medication should not be taken within six hours of each other. Continue with the medication until your healthcare provider asks you to stop. The medication mustn't be suddenly discontinued. If you wish to discontinue treatment, your healthcare provider will advise you to reduce slowly over two weeks.
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