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Carnex-3.125 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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-3.125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nexkem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Carnex-3.125 Tablet

Carnex-3.125 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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.

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carnex-3.125 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet . Avoid taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet .

Uses of Carnex-3.125 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take Carnex-3.125 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet Works

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Carnex-3.125 Tablet
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.
  • Your doctor may stop or adjust the dose of your medication that might be causing fluid buildup and may prescribe diuretics to help remove extra fluid.
  • Limit your intake of salt and monitor how much fluid you drink regularly.
  • Regularly check your weight and blood pressure, and keep track of your urine output to see how your condition is improving.
  • Stay at a healthy weight, drink alcohol in moderation, limit caffeine intake, and quit smoking to help prevent your symptoms from getting worse.
  • Exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and manage stress to improve your overall health.
  • Do not stand up suddenly. Lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.
  • Avoid alcohol and large meals.
  • Drink enough water before standing for long periods.
  • Exercise regularly; however, avoid exercising in extreme heat.
  • Eat small, low-carb meals.
  • Wear compression stockings.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

What if I have taken an overdose of Carnex-3.125 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carnex-3.125 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet . Avoid taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolInsulin aspart
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Coadministration of thioridazine with Carnex-3.125 Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure especially when standing up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Carnex-3.125 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolInsulin aspart
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Insulin aspart with Carnex-3.125 Tablet may increase the therapeutic efficacy of Carnex-3.125 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between insulin aspart and Carnex-3.125 Tablet but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms like shaking, palpitations, rapid heartbeat. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet with theophylline, could make Carnex-3.125 Tablet less effective and increase the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Carnex-3.125 Tablet and theophylline can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, restlessness, palpitations, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet and Disopyramide can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Disopyramide and Carnex-3.125 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, palpitations, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
CarvedilolSalmeterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet and Salmeterol may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Salmeterol and Carnex-3.125 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolFormoterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Using Formoterol and Carnex-3.125 Tablet together may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Formoterol and Carnex-3.125 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolMethyldopa
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Coadministration of Methyldopa and Carnex-3.125 Tablet can reduce the effects of Methyldopa.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Methyldopa and Carnex-3.125 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any dizziness, headache, or palpitations, consult your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolRitodrine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ritodrine with Carnex-3.125 Tablet it may reduces the effectiveness of both the medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ritodrine and Carnex-3.125 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CarvedilolCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet and Ceritinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Carnex-3.125 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CarvedilolMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnex-3.125 Tablet:
Taking Morphine with Carnex-3.125 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Morphine and Carnex-3.125 Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice any shortness of breath, dizziness, or weakness, consult a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-3.125MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-3.125MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
The effects of Carnex-3.125 Tablet may be reduced if taken along with multivitamins and minerals. Give Carnex-3.125 Tablet and multivitamins and minerals at least two hours gap in between doses to avoid interaction. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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

Carnex-3.125 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Carnex-3.125 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Carnex-3.125 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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

Carnex-3.125 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

FAQs

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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.

Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet as they may reduce the effect of Carnex-3.125 Tablet . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Carnex-3.125 Tablet as it may increase the levels of Carnex-3.125 Tablet in blood and cause adverse effects.

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

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Carnex-3.125 Tablet as it may cause Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Carnex-3.125 Tablet 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 Carnex-3.125 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Carnex-3.125 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Carnex-3.125 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 288, 1st Floor, Industrial Area Phase 2, Panchkula, Haryana 134113
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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

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  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2549.pdf
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