Carvidon-20 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Trimetazidine (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Carvidon 20 Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. Carvidon 20 Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit even if you feel fine. It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
Carvidon 20 Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
What type of medication is Carvidon 20 Tablet?
Carvidon 20 Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It helps protect the heart cells from being affected by reduced oxygen supply during episodes of angina.
Who should not take Carvidon 20 Tablet?
Carvidon 20 Tablet is not suitable for individuals with severe kidney problems, allergies to the medication, or Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder affecting movement and causing symptoms like trembling, rigid posture, slow movements, and shuffling walk.
Is Carvidon 20 Tablet safe for elderly patients?
Carvidon 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients over the age of 75. Typically, a lower dose is prescribed to minimize the risk of adverse effects, and close monitoring is necessary.
Can Carvidon 20 Tablet increase the risk of falls?
While rare, falls can occur with Carvidon 20 Tablet use, possibly due to instability while walking or drops in blood pressure upon standing. Elderly patients are at a higher risk and should exercise extra caution.
Does Carvidon 20 Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Carvidon 20 Tablet may induce dizziness and drowsiness. As a precaution, individuals taking this medication should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if these side effects occur.
How should I take Carvidon 20 Tablet?
Carvidon 20 Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use, so swallow the tablets with sufficient liquid, such as water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Carvidon 20 Tablet?
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, hives, rash, and itching. Rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (palpitations), falls in blood pressure on standing leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, falls, and flushing.
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. Carvidon 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Carvidon 20 Tablet prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
- Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
- Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Carvidon 20 Tablet.
- Improves the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Weakness
Alcohol
Carvidon 20 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Carvidon 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Carvidon 20 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
