Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet 10's

• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet is composed of Carvedilol 10mg used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), angina, and heart failure
• It reduces blood pressure and prevents future heart attacks and stroke
• Chemical Class: Carbazole & Propanol derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Cardiac
• Action Class: Alpha & beta-blocker
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold at a retail outlet without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C
• Keep out of the reach of children

• Treatment of Hypertension
• Treatment of Angina
• Treatment of Heart failure

• Do not consume alcohol while taking Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects
• Avoid eating rich protein foods as they severely interact with Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet
• Multivitamins or minerals can decrease the effectiveness of Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet so take supplements after a gap of 2 hours
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet & Acarbose: Serious
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet & Chlorpropamide: Serious
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet & Glibenclamide: Serious
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet & Gliclazide: Serious

Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet should not be taken with the following medicines, consult your doctor

• Beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, sotalol)
• ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril or enalapril)
• Calcium channel blockers (diltiazem)
• Asthma medications (theophylline)
• NSAIDs (ibuprofen)

Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet may not be safe to take during pregnancy as it may affect the baby. It is safe if properly prescribed by a doctor only for breastfeeding mothers

• Take the Tablet with food to avoid low blood pressure
• Check your blood pressure after a week of taking Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet, and inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your condition
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not do tasks that require concentration
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse
• Do not stop taking Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet suddenly as it can increase your blood pressure drastically increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke

• Low blood pressure
• Headache
• Fatigue and Dizziness

Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet can be taken with food to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Swallow the tablet as a whole do not crush, chew or break it

Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet is an alpha and beta-blocker that contains Carvedilol 10mg

Carvedilol slows down your heart rate and relaxes blood vessels which makes the heart pump blood efficiently

Q. What will happen if I stop taking Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet?
Stopping intake of the medicine suddenly may cause chest pain or heart attack, so take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may slowly reduce dosage and stop the medication if required

Q. Will Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet make us tired?
Yes, Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet can make you feel tired and dizzy during the initial stages of treatment or when the dose is increased

Q. Can Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain in some patients. Inform your doctor if you gain weight or have difficulty in breathing while taking treatment for heart failure as it may be due to fluid retention

Q. Can Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet by heart failure patients can rarely worsen kidney function. Patients with low blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, heart diseases, damaged kidney function must be monitored when taking this medicine as they are at risk of kidney failure

Q. Can diabetic patients take Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet?
Yes, diabetic patients can take Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet but it may sometimes hide symptoms of low sugar or hypoglycemia like an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. This medicine can also worsen hyperglycemia of heart failure and diabetic patients so close monitoring of blood glucose levels is required during this treatment

Q. Can Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet be taken empty stomach?
Take Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet with food, as it decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed and reduces the chances of orthostatic hypotension or low blood pressure

Q. What are the serious side effects of Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet?
Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet can cause serious side effects like fainting, difficulty in breathing, weight gain, swelling of hands or legs, chest pain, slow heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in swallowing. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these

Q. What happens if I take an overdose of Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet?
You may experience a slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures so get medical help and hospital admission immediately

Q. Who should not take Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet?
Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet should be avoided by patients with severe heart failure and hospitalization. It must also be avoided by patients who are prone to asthma or breathing problems, have a slow or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, and are allergic to this medicine

• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet is safe if properly prescribed by a doctor for patients with kidney disease but it must be taken with caution by patients with liver disease
• Carvistar CR 10mg Tablet should not be taken by people with diabetes, asthma, cardiogenic shock, heart valve problem, low blood pressure, coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure