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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, it also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. It contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels and lowering the raised blood pressure. It makes the heart beat with less force and reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart problems. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CARVEDILOL-3.13MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Beatpharma Laboratory Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is very high. It will be an addition to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly and damage the heart, brain, and kidneys' blood vessels, resulting in heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, it lowers the raised blood pressure and keeps the heartbeat slowly and with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Myocardial infarction (heart failure).

Directions for Use

• Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's contains Carvedilol in the controlled release form, which plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thereby lowers the blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems.

How Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's Works

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, it lowers the raised blood pressure and keeps the heartbeat slowly and with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Storage

Keep Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, weakness, dizziness, bluish-coloured fingernails, seizures (fits) and fainting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.

  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and do activities that you enjoy by making time for yourself.

  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil which may help in lowering high blood pressure.

  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

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FAQs

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, it also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's contains Carvedilol that works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems in the future.

You are recommended to avoid sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium-rich foods with Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as they may reduce the effect of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's. Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as it may increase the levels of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's in blood and cause adverse effects.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's.

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's as it may cause Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, fits, fainting, weakness, bluish-coloured fingernails, uneven heartbeats and shortness of breath. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's, please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's with amlodipine as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of low blood pressure and low heart rate resulting in symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, changes in heartbeat or pulse, fainting or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

No, do not stop using Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Carvedilol and Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's are the same. Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is a brand name that contains Carvedilol as its active ingredient.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is a beta-blocker that slows down your heart rate. By blocking the effects of adrenaline, it helps lower blood pressure, reduce angina symptoms, and prevent heart failure.

Stopping Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's suddenly can lead to serious health issues. It is essential to follow your doctor's instructions when discontinuing this medication. Abruptly stopping Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's can cause chest pain, heart attack, or other heart-related complications. Your doctor may gradually reduce your dose over time to discontinue the medication safely.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's may cause fatigue or tiredness as a common side effect. To manage fatigue, try getting regular exercise, taking breaks, establishing a consistent sleep schedule, eating a balanced diet, and practising stress-reducing techniques like meditation or deep breathing. If fatigue persists, consult your doctor for further guidance.

Yes, Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's can cause weight gain as a possible side effect. To manage weight gain, try maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and monitoring your calorie intake. Also, aim to eat smaller, frequent meals and avoid sugary snacks. If weight gain persists or concerns you, consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of kidney problems or worsen existing kidney disease. However, kidney failure is rare. If you experience symptoms like decreased urine output, swelling, or fatigue, seek medical attention promptly. Regular monitoring of kidney function is essential while taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's.

A diabetic patient can take Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's, but monitoring blood glucose levels regularly is essential. Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's can affect blood sugar levels and may mask some of the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), such as an increased heart rate. It is crucial to work closely with your healthcare provider to manage your diabetes while taking this medication.

No, Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's should be taken with food. This helps improve the medication's absorption and reduces the risk of side effects such as dizziness and low blood pressure.

Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's is generally well-tolerated, but in rare cases, some individuals may experience serious side effects. These may include severe low blood pressure, worsening heart failure, abnormally slow heart rate, liver damage, kidney problems, severe allergic reactions, and breathing difficulties. Consult your doctor promptly if you have concerns or experience any unusual symptoms.

Before taking Car-Key 3.125 Tablet 10's, it's crucial to consider certain medical conditions that may interact with the medication. These conditions include severe allergic reactions, slow heart rate, heart failure, severe asthma or COPD, liver disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and peripheral vascular disease. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. To ensure safe treatment, consult your doctor before taking Carvedilol, especially if you have underlying medical conditions or take other medications. Sharing your medical history and current medications with your doctor is essential.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No.16, DSP NAGAR, FIRST FLOOR DINAMALAR AVENUE, BYE PASS ROAD , MADURAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 625016.
Other Info - CAR2144

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