- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Apr 27, 2023
Carloc 25mg Tab
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Product Overview
Composition: Carvedilol (25mg)
CARLOC 25MG TABLET contains Carvedilol which belongs to a group of medicines called Beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain or angina and also used to treat heart failure. Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. Angina pectoris can be defined as a sudden, sharp and severe chest pain that originates from the apex of the heart and radiates to the left shoulder and it can be characterized by the presence of severe and crushing pain along with a feeling of pressure and suffocation, especially behind the breastbone. Heart failure is an inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs.
CARLOC 25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart failure (fluid retention and breathlessness), a history of wheezing due to asthma or other lung diseases, severe hardening of arteries affecting the circulation in legs or feet, liver disease, conduction defect of the heart or heart block, AV heart block grade II or III, sick sinus syndrome (sino- atrial block), slow heartbeat, cardiogenic shock.
Uses
- Treats high blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Treats angina pectoris (Chest pain)
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carloc 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How It works
Carloc 25 Tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Carloc 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for Carloc 25mg Tab
Pregnancy
Carloc 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carloc 25 Tablet.
Breastfeeding
Carloc 25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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