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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Carvitop CR 20 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-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Docheal Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Carvitop CR 20 Tablet

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Carvitop CR 20 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.

Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet . Avoid taking Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet .

Uses of Carvitop CR 20 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

• Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet Works

Carvitop CR 20 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

Keep Carvitop CR 20 Tablet out of reach and sight of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Carvitop CR 20 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet . Avoid taking Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet .

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 Carvitop CR 20 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

Carvitop CR 20 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

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 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

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Carvitop CR 20 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.

Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet as they may reduce the effect of Carvitop CR 20 Tablet . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Carvitop CR 20 Tablet as it may increase the levels of Carvitop CR 20 Tablet in blood and cause adverse effects.

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Carvitop CR 20 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Carvitop CR 20 Tablet as it may cause Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Carvitop CR 20 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Carvitop CR 20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Carvitop CR 20 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Yes, Carvedilol and Carvitop CR 20 Tablet are the same. Carvitop CR 20 Tablet is a brand name that contains Carvedilol as its active ingredient.

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet suddenly can lead to serious health issues. It is essential to follow your doctor's instructions when discontinuing this medication. Abruptly stopping Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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.

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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, Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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.

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet .

A diabetic patient can take Carvitop CR 20 Tablet , but monitoring blood glucose levels regularly is essential. Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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, Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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.

Carvitop CR 20 Tablet 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 Carvitop CR 20 Tablet , 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

F-102 , Laxmi Priya Appartment, H.No :7-89/6 ,Shankar Nagar,Peerzadiguda Narapally, Hyderabad,Rangareddi,Telangana-500098
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