Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet

This medication is an alpha and a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. After a heart attack, it is used to improve your chance of survival if your heart does not pump well. It also helps in preventing kidney problems, strokes and heart attacks.

This medication blocks the beta receptors in the heart muscle, making them less responsive to stress hormones. It also blocks alpha receptors on blood vessels which dilates them, lowering blood pressure and vascular resistance.

• Hypertension

• Congestive Heart Failure (Chf)

• Left Ventricular Dysfunction

• Ischemic Stroke

• Allergy

• Lung Disease

• Heart Block Greater Than First Degree

• Sinus Bradycardia

• Hypersensitivity

• Dizziness

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Weight Gain

• Cough

• Headache

• Increased Sweating

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication can last for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cardipure 6.25 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Carvidex 6.25 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Carvil 6.25 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Carvipress 6.25 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Caslot 6.25 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication 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

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine may lower the blood pressure and may cause symptoms like dizziness, headache, change in pulse or heart rate. The patient should be counseled about these effects and advised not to perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Corticosteroids

  Corticosteroids like prednisolone, methylprednisolone may decrease the effect of this medication if taken more than a week. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any symptoms of swelling of feet and hands, rapid weight gain should be reported to the doctor. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.

  Antidiabetic medicines

  This medication may mask the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like tremors, fast heartbeat, palpitations and makes it difficult for the patients to understand. Inform your doctor if you are a diabetic patient your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine. Close monitoring of blood glucose is necessary.

  Verapamil

  This medication should be used with caution.

  Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators

  This medication is not recommended with the bronchodilators like salbutamol, formoterol due to the opposite action. Inform the doctor if you have any lung disease and receiving inhalers. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  This medication should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or any other lung diseases. Inform the doctor if you had any history of lung diseases or family history of lung disease. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Bradyarrhythmia/Av Block

  This medication or other beta-blockers are not recommended in the patients with Sinus Bradyarrhythmia or heart block greater than the first degree. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases or family history of heart diseases. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Glaucoma

  This medication should be administered with caution in a patient suffering from Glaucoma. It may further lower the pressure in the eye.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains Carvedilol as an active element present. It performs its action by lowering down the blood pressure.

• Ques : What are the uses of Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from heart diseases such as congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. These are dizziness, weight gain, cough, breathing difficulties, back pain, unusual tiredness, loss of strength, vomiting, cold hands and swollen ankles, hands, and legs.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Carloc 6.25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.