Riacavillol 6.25 mg 30 tablets

Why is Carvedilol used?

Carvedilol is used to treat:

• High blood pressure.
• Chest pain caused by narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart (angina).
• Weakness of the heart muscle (heart failure).

Do not take Carvedilol:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have shortness of breath and wheezing due to asthma or other lung diseases.
• If you have severe heart failure with fluid retention (edema) it is treated with injectable medications.
• If you have liver problems.
• If your heartbeat is too slow.
• If you have very low blood pressure.
• If you have Prinzmetal's angina.
• If you have a pheochromocytoma (a tumor of the adrenal gland that causes high blood pressure).
• If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity of the blood plasma).
• If you have severely poor circulation in your hands and feet, which leads to coldness and pain.
• If you have conduction problems in your heart called AV block.
• If you are currently being treated with verapamil or diltiazem injections.

Warnings and Precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you have heart problems.
• If you have or have had any liver, kidney, or thyroid problems.
• If you have diabetes.
• If you have a skin condition called psoriasis.
• If you have poor circulation affecting your hands or feet or Raynaud's phenomenon.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is not known.
• If your symptoms worsen, contact your doctor.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure

Other medicines and carvedilol:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, especially:

• Other medications for high blood pressure
• Diltiazem
• Verapamil
• Medications for treating irregular heartbeats
• Digoxin
• Medications used to treat mental health problems
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• corticosteroids
• migraine medications
• Angina medications
• nasal decongestants
• estrogen
• Cyclosporin

How to take Carvedilol:

• This property is intended for adults.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• If carvedilol is used for heart failure, take it with food.

For high blood pressure:

• The usual starting dose is 12.5 mg once a day for the first two days.
• The dose is then increased to 25 mg once a day (maximum: 50 mg per day).

For angina:

• The usual starting dose is 12.5 mg once a day for the first two days.
• The dose is then increased to 25 mg once a day (maximum: 100 mg per day).

For heart failure:

• The starting dose is 3.125 mg twice daily for two weeks.
• Your doctor will increase your dose if needed.

How to store Carvedilol:

• Store at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton.