Cardivas - 12.5mg

Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

US brands equivalent to Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

The equivalent US brands available for Cardivas 12.5 mg are:

• Coreg

• Coreg CR

Cardivas 12.5 mg is easily available via online pharmacy, drugstore, and medical supply store.

What is The Generic Name of Cardivas 12.5 mg?

Carvedilol is the generic name of the Cardivas 12.5 mg and it is manufactured by Sun pharma laboratories Ltd, India.

About Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol):

Cardivas 12.5 mg is used in the treatment of chest pain, hypertension. Cardivas 12.5 MG Tablet is an antihypertensive medication which is used to lower the blood pressure and also used to treat heart failure. The active drug present in Cardivas 12.5 mg is Carvedilol. It is beta blocker drug. It must be used as per the indications by the doctor.

Manufacturer of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol):

Cardivas 12.5 mg is manufactured by Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, and medical stores. It is one of the leading brands in India.

The strength of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol):

Cardivas 12.5 mg contains carvedilol as active medical ingredient.

It should be noted that Cardivas 12.5 mg is available in varying strengths.

Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol) is used for the treatment and prevention of:

• Chest pain & hypertension

How Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol) works?

It works as follows:

1. Cardivas 12.5mg tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It lowers blood pressure by slowing heart rate and relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow to the organ.

Before you use a Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

What should be avoided while using Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

• Using Alcohol

• Breastfeeding

When not to use Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)?

One should avoid using

1.       If one is suffering from an allergy

2.       If one is suffering from diabetes & lungs disease

Tell your doctor if

• You are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

• If you are allergic to Cardivas 12.5 mg

The dosage of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol):

Cardivas 12.5 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Cardivas 12.5 mg

• One should use only as much as needed or as prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Cardivas 12.5 mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)?

One should take Cardivas 12.5 mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)?

Sometimes overdose of Cardivas 12.5 mg can lead to excessive diarrhea. To avoid this, always contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Missed dose of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

The side effects of Cardivas 12.5 mg are as follows:

• Weight gain

• Dizziness

• Cough

• Headache

• Diarrhea

• Increased sweating

Drug Interactions with Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Cardivas 12.5 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Cardivas 12.5 mg are as follows:

·         Verapamil

·         Corticosteroids

·         Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Contraindications for Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

• If you are allergic to Cardivas 12.5 mg

• If you are consuming alcohol

• If you are taking any herbal supplements

Warning and Precautions for Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

1. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

2. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember For Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indication and Usage For Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol):

Use Cardivas 12.5 mg as prescribed by the doctor to bacterial infections

• Swallow Cardivas 12.5 mg as a whole

• Do not chew or crush

• Always wash hands before taking the Cardivas 12.5 mg

• Use Cardivas 12.5 mg with meal            

Recommended dose For Cardivas 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)-

To avoid side effects, use Cardivas 12.5 mg according to the prescribed dose.

For adults, one can have orally 2 times a day.