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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
Carca CR 10 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-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Carca CR 10 Tablet

Carca CR 10 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Carca CR 10 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.

Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carca CR 10 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carca CR 10 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Carca CR 10 Tablet . Avoid taking Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet .

Uses of Carca CR 10 Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Carca CR 10 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.

Side Effects of Carca CR 10 Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Weight gain
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Dry eyes
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Low blood pressure

Directions for Use

Take Carca CR 10 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Carca CR 10 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carca CR 10 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carca CR 10 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Carca CR 10 Tablet . Avoid taking Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet .

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolTizanidine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-10MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

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

How Carca CR 10 Tablet Works

Carca CR 10 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Carca CR 10 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Carca CR 10 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.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Carca CR 10 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

Carca CR 10 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

Carca CR 10 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Carca CR 10 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Carca CR 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Carca CR 10 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 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

Carca CR 10 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

Carca CR 10 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.
Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet as they may reduce the effect of Carca CR 10 Tablet . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Carca CR 10 Tablet as it may increase the levels of Carca CR 10 Tablet in blood and cause adverse effects.
Carca CR 10 Tablet may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Carca CR 10 Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Carca CR 10 Tablet .
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Carca CR 10 Tablet as it may cause Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take Carca CR 10 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 Carca CR 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Carca CR 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Carca CR 10 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

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