Carloc 25 mg Tablet

Carloc 25 mg Tablet – Carvedilol 25 mg by Cipla

Carloc 25 from Cipla contains Carvedilol IP 25 mg in an uncoated tablet. Carvedilol is a beta blocker with an extra property most others lack: alongside blocking beta receptors, which slows the heart and reduces its workload, it also blocks alpha-1 receptors, relaxing blood vessels so the heart pumps against less resistance. That combination is why it is a mainstay in heart failure rather than only in blood pressure. In heart failure the body floods itself with adrenaline to compensate for a weak pump, and that constant stimulation slowly damages the heart further; carvedilol interrupts the cycle, and is one of the few drugs shown to help people with heart failure live longer. Strip of 10 tablets. Schedule H prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Carvedilol IP 25 mg uncoated tablet
• Beta and alpha-1 blocker – slows the heart and relaxes blood vessels
• A cornerstone of heart failure treatment, not just blood pressure
• Also used in angina and after a heart attack
• Strip of 10 tablets from Cipla Ltd.

Composition

• Carvedilol IP – 25 mg per uncoated tablet
• Colour – Red Oxide of Iron

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Improves survival and symptoms in chronic heart failure
• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces the frequency of angina attacks
• Protects the heart after a heart attack
• Slows the heart and reduces its workload
• Relaxes blood vessels through additional alpha blockade

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed – in heart failure the dose is started very low and raised slowly over weeks
• Take it with food. Food slows absorption and reduces the dizziness that follows a dose
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, at the same times each day
• Never stop suddenly. Abruptly stopping a beta blocker can cause chest pain, a dangerous rise in blood pressure or a heart attack
• Symptoms may briefly worsen when the dose is first increased – tell your doctor rather than stopping

Precautions

• Do not stop this medicine abruptly – it must be tapered by your doctor
• Dizziness and fainting are most likely after the first dose and each dose increase. Rise slowly and take the first dose where you can sit down
• Beta blockers mask the warning signs of low blood sugar – diabetics should monitor more closely, as the usual trembling and pounding heart may not appear
• Not for use in asthma or severe COPD without specialist advice; it can trigger wheezing
• Tell your doctor about a slow heart rate, heart block, severe liver disease or peripheral circulation problems
• Tell any eye surgeon you take carvedilol before cataract surgery, and report unusual weight gain, swollen ankles or worsening breathlessness

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light, as printed on the pack
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never start or stop a beta blocker on your own.