Carviflo 20mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Carviflo 20mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure also helps prevent future heart attacks and stroke.
It a alpha & beta blocker.
It a alpha & beta blocker.
Uses of Carviflo Capsule
Benefits of Carviflo Capsule
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Carviflo 20mg Capsule works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Carviflo 20mg Capsule relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Carviflo 20mg Capsule makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Side effects of Carviflo Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carviflo
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
How to use Carviflo Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Carviflo 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carviflo 20mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carviflo 20mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carviflo 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carviflo 20mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carviflo 20mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Carviflo 20mg Capsule is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carviflo 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carviflo 20mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Carviflo 20mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Carviflo Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It should be taken with food.
- Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carviflo 20mg Capsule, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
- Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbazole & propanol derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Alpha & beta blocker
Patient concerns
FAQs
What happens when you stop taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule?
Carviflo 20mg Capsule needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.
Does Carviflo 20mg Capsule make you tired?
Yes, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may make you tired as well as dizzy. These may occur initially when you start the treatment or when the dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate machinery.
Can Carviflo 20mg Capsule cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carviflo 20mg Capsule, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carviflo 20mg Capsule cause kidney failure?
Use of Carviflo 20mg Capsule in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), patients with hardening of the arteries and/or having heart disease, or already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carviflo 20mg Capsule. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carviflo 20mg Capsule is stopped.
Can a diabetic patient take Carviflo 20mg Capsule?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carviflo 20mg Capsule, provided that there is a regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carviflo 20mg Capsule did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Carviflo 20mg Capsule class of medicines (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Hence, it is recommended that blood glucose should be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carviflo 20mg Capsule therapy.
Can I take Carviflo 20mg Capsule empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Carviflo 20mg Capsule with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help to reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).
What are the serious side effects of Carviflo 20mg Capsule?
Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some may also experience chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help in a nearby hospital.
Who should not take Carviflo 20mg Capsule?
Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or require certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). In addition to that, Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are prone to asthma or other breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, and are allergic to Carviflo 20mg Capsule.
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