Carca 3.125 Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Carvedilol (3.125mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carca 3.125 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It is an alpha and beta blocker that helps to reduce the blood pressure and load on the heart.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Carca 3.125 Tablet 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 that blood can flow more easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure also helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carca 3.125 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Decreased blood pressure Headache Fatigue Dizziness Breathlessness Diarrhea Increased glucose level in blood Weight gain
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carca 3.125 Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Carca 3.125 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Carca 3.125 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Theophylline (Injection Route) Aminophylline (Oral Route) Theophylline (Oral Route) Diltiazem (Oral Route) Adrenaline (Injection Route)
How it works
Carca 3.125 Tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Quick Tips
Take Carca 3.125 Tablet with food for the best result. Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carca 3.125 Tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved. Carca 3.125 Tablet 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 Carca 3.125 Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking Carca 3.125 Tablet suddenly as it can cause heart attack or a sudden increase in blood pressure.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens when you stop taking Carca 3.125 Tablet?
Carca 3.125 Tablet needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.
Does Carca 3.125 Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Carca 3.125 Tablet 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 Carca 3.125 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carca 3.125 Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carca 3.125 Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Can Carca 3.125 Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of Carca 3.125 Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carca 3.125 Tablet may cause a 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 those who already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carca 3.125 Tablet. Although kidney functions return to baseline when Carca 3.125 Tablet is stopped.
