Cardivas CR 20mg

Warning

Side effects of Carvedilol

The side effects of Cardivas are usually well tolerated by most patients. However, at times it might show some side effects. Some commonly observed side effects of Cardivas CR 20 mg tablets are:

• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Dry eyes
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heartbeat

Interactions

Do not consume Carvedilol CR 20 mg with certain medicines, health conditions, and food items, as it may cause negative effects.

Drug Interaction

You should not take Cardivas CR 20 mg tablets with certain medications since taking them together might affect the efficacy of either medicine. Following are some of those medications:

• Water pills
• Calcium channel blocker
• Pain killers 
• Thyroid medicines

Disease Interactions

It is advisable to avoid taking Cardivas CR 20 Tablets if you suffer from any of the following conditions:

• Bronchitis
• Raynaud’s syndrome
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath)
• Liver disease
• Pheochromocytoma 
• Heart block
• Sick sinus syndrome 

Food Interactions

It is common to see Cardivas CR 20 mg to show reactions with certain food items. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid the following things:

• Grapefruit and grapefruit products
• Potassium-rich food
• Excessive intake of table salt
• Calcium-rich food
• Magnesium-rich food

Precautions

There are certain precautions that you need to keep in mind while on Cardivas CR 20 mg tablet:

• Missed Dose: In case you have missed any dose of Cardivas CR 20 mg, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for you to take the next dose of the medication, skip the missed one and hop on to your prescribed schedule

• Overdose:  Don’t exceed the recommended dose of Cardivas CR 20 mg. In case of overdosing, consult your doctor immediately
• Do not take the medicine if you allergic to Carvedilol
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not consider these medicines
• Doctors advise patients with High BP to exercise regularly, maintain optimum BMI, and reduce the amount of salt they consume
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol
• Take this medication cautiously if you have conditions such as slow heartbeat, respiratory problems, thyroid problems, or Kidney conditions
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery since the medication can cause dizziness and hamper your alertness
• Cardivas CR 20mg is not to be used in children under 18 years of age

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place below a temperature of 30°C.