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Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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-12.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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.

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET. Avoid taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET.

Uses of CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET

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

Medicinal Benefits

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET

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

Directions for Use

Take CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET. If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET. Avoid taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolQuinidine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-12.5MGVitamin 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET Works

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

Take CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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FAQs

CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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.
CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET as they may reduce the effect of CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET. Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET as it may increase the levels of CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET in blood and cause adverse effects.
CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET as it may cause CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET, please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take CARVIPRESS 12.5MG 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 CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using CARVIPRESS 12.5MG TABLET, please consult your doctor.

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