Cardivas 3.125 Tablet

Cardivas tablets fall under the category of alpha and beta-blockers. They are generally used to treat heart attacks and heart failure. It works by helping the heart pump blood in a more efficient manner, which can be very crucial for patients with cardiovascular diseases.

The medicine also works by blocking the alpha receptors that are present in the blood vessels, which allows the vessels to dilate further and therefore reduce blood pressure. Doctors start their patients on low doses of this medicine before increasing the dose, just to ensure that the patient’s body reacts well to it

• Hypertension

• Congestive Heart Failure (Chf)

• Left Ventricular Dysfunction

• Allergy

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Loss Of Strength

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Kidney Disease

• Seizures

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime after an 1 hour after taking it.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this tablet.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is not safe with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is okay to drive after taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cardivas 3.125 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Carca 3.125 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Carloc 3.125 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Carvedil 3.125 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Carvipress 3.125 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Carvistar 3.125 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have overdosed on the pill, you must consult your doctor immediately.

Carvedilol works by reducing the cardiac output and also by reducing the peripheral vascular resistance by blocking beta and alpha-1 receptor, thus increases the blood flow and reduces the blood pressure.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  There are no interactions with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medicine can have certain negative interactions with other medicines. These include corticosteroids, diabetes medicines, beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilators, and verapamil.

• Interaction with Disease

  It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include asthma, glaucoma, and bradycardia.

• Interaction with Food

  There are no negative interactions with food.

• Ques : What is Cardivas 3 125 mg tablet?

  Ans : Cardivas 3.125 mg tablet is a medication which has Carvedilol as an active element present in it. This tablet performs its action by relaxing the blood vessels and slowing heart rate thus decreasing the blood pressure(BP).

• Ques : What is Cardivas 3 125 mg tablet used for?

  Ans :

  Cardivas 3.125 mg tablet is a medication used to treat, control, and prevent condition such as:

  1. Left ventricular dysfunction
  2. High blood pressure
  3. Congestive heart failure
  4. Cardiac dysfunction
  5. Heart failure
  6. Chest pain(angina)

• Ques : What are the side effects of Cardivas 3 125 mg tablet?

  Ans :

  Cardivas 3.125 mg tablet is a medication which has some known side effects like Headache, Diarrhoea, Unusual Tiredness And Weakness, Loss Of Strength, Nausea Or Vomiting, Kidney Disease and Seizures.

• Ques : Does it treat high blood pressure?

  Ans : Cardivas 3.125 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain that occurs when the arteries that supply your heart with blood carrying oxygen are narrowed which causes less oxygen to reach your heart muscles (angina) and for heart failure (weakening of heart muscles). It is a prescribed medication which should only be used on prescription only.

• Ques : How long do I need to use cardivas 3 125 mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use cardivas 3 125 mg tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use cardivas 3 125 mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of cardivas 3 125 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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