CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Carvedilol 6.25 mg+Ivabradine 5 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is a combination of Carvedilol and Ivabradine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiarrhythmics. It is indicated for symptomatic management of chronic stable angina pectoris in coronary artery disease patients and to manage chronic heart failure (II-IV NYHA-Class) with systolic dysfunction. Along with the management, your doctor will monitor your heart rate to know if there are any irregularities in your heart rate. Your doctor may also check your blood glucose levels to know any variations. Avoid grapefruit juice while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, as it may increase the
Uses
OF CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLETIt is used to manage: Stable angina pectoris (which causes chest pain) Chronic heart failure
How It Works
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is a combination of carvedilol and ivabradine. Carvedilol is a beta-blocker that slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts, and reduces the blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body. Ivabradine works mainly by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, especially in situations when an angina attack is more likely to happen. Thus CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET helps to control and reduce the number of angina attacks.
Directions for Use
Take CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET are headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration. USES OF CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLETIt is used to manage: Stable angina pectoris (which causes chest pain) Chronic heart failure HOW CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET WORKSCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is a combination of carvedilol and ivabradine. Carvedilol is a beta-blocker that slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts, and reduces the blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body. Ivabradine works mainly by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, especially in situations when an angina attack is more likely to happen. Thus CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET helps to control and reduce the number of angina attacks. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLETCOMMON Luminous visual phenomena (brief moment of increased brightness, most often caused by sudden changes in light intensity) Headache Dizziness Shortness of breath or swelling of the feet or legs due to fluid buildup (heart failure) Low blood pressure (feeling dizzy or light-headed), generalized weakness, feeling of tiredness Lung or chest infections Infections of the urinary tract Decreased number of red blood cells Increased levels of cholesterol in the blood Increased levels of blood sugar (diabetes) Weight gain Being or feeling depressed Lacrimation decreased (dry eyes), impaired vision, eye irritation, blurred vision (cloudy vision) Fluid retention Buildup of fluid in the lungs Modification in the heart functioning (slowing down of the heart rate) Heart block (irregular heartbeats) Irregular rapid contraction of the heart Dizzy, light-headed, or faint when you stand or sit up quickly Cold hands and feet, obstruction of the large arteries in the arms and legs, worsening of symptoms in patients with Raynaud’s disease, claudication (pain in the leg that gets worse when you walk) Uncontrolled blood pressure Shortness of breath, asthma Nausea, vomiting Stomach pain Indigestion Diarrhoea Pain in the extremities Disease with painful Swollen joints caused by uric acid crystals (gout) Problems with your kidneys, including problems starting, passing, and stopping urination or altered frequency of urination UNCOMMON Increased level of some white blood cells Increased level of uric acid in the blood Sleep disturbances, including nightmares, confusion Fainting (syncope), light-headedness, muscular weakness, blurred vision, and feeling faint (pre-syncope), tingling or numbness of the hands or feet Double vision, spinning sensation (vertigo) A pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest, palpitations, changes in heart rate (fast, slow, or irregular) Low blood pressure (possibly related to slow heart rate) Constipation Certain skin reactions (such as skin rash, hives, itching, increased sweating, or psoriatic or lichen planus-like skin lesions) Hair loss Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing (angioedema), rash Muscle cramps Sexual dysfunction, impotence (inability to get or maintain an erection) RARE Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal (low blood platelet count) Stuffy nose Wheezing Dry mouth Redness of the skin Feeling unwell
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESContraindicatedDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, fatigue, or decreased alertness while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET. ALCOHOLContraindicatedConsumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYUse with CautionCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET should be used with caution in patients having renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERContraindicatedCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended in patients having severe liver impairment. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET if you are allergic to carvedilol, ivabradine, or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSContraindicatedCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended in patients having chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder associated with bronchial obstruction and a history of bronchospasm or asthma. Consult your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended in patients with acute or unstable or decompensated heart failure, pacemaker dependent (heart rate imposed exclusively by the pacemaker), with a pre-management resting heart rate below 50 beats per minute, severe hypotension, or congenital QT syndrome. It should be used with caution in patients with ischaemic heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorThe safety and efficacy of CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET in children and adolescents have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSCARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: Have metabolic acidosis (accumulation of acid in the body due to kidney problems) Have unmanaged phaeochromocytoma (a non-cancerous tumour in the adrenal glands) Have stroke Before taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: Have retinitis pigmentosa (a rare eye disease affecting the retina of the eye) Have diabetes Have hyperthyroidism Wear contact lenses Have a family history of psoriasis
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: Medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole) Medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin, josamycin, telithromycin) HIV protease inhibitors (Ex. nelnavir, ritonavir, and nefazodone) Diltiazem, amlodipine, and verapamil (medicines used to manage heart diseases) Cimetidine (medicine used to manage acidity) Fluoxetine (medicine used to manage depression) Cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin digitoxin) Cyclosporine (medicine used to manage organ rejection during organ transplantation) Anti-diabetic medicines (Ex. insulin, oral hypoglycaemics) Clonidine (medicine used to manage high blood pressure) Anaesthetics (Ex. ketamine, etomidate) Medicines used to manage asthma (Ex levalbuterol, albuterol) Medicine used to manage water retention (Ex. chlorthalidone, frusemide) Medicine used to manage pain and inflammation (Ex. diclofenac, ibuprofen) Medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril, enalapril) Medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. prednisolone) Warfarin (medicine used to manage clotting of blood) Ergotamine (medicine used to manage headaches) Nitrates (medicines used to manage angina) Medicine used to manage neural problems (Ex. doxepin, amitriptyline) Medicines used to manage eye diseases (Ex. betaxolol) Medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenobarbital, primidone) B. Drug-Food interaction: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Carvedilol, Ivabradine Pharmacological Category : Beta blockers, Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide gated (HCN) channel blockers Therapeutic Indication : Chronic heart failure, Chronic stable angina pectoris Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET out of reach of children Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 Tablet 10's.
What is CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET used for?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is indicated for symptomatic management of chronic stable angina pectoris in coronary artery disease patients and to manage chronic heart failure (II-IV NYHA-Class) with systolic dysfunction.
How CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET works on my body?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is a combination of Carvedilol and Ivabradine. Carvedilol is a beta-blocker that slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts, and reduces the blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body. Ivabradine works mainly by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, especially in situations when an angina attack is more likely to happen. Thus CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET helps to control and reduce the number of angina attacks.
What are the dietary modifications I should follow while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET?
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and alcohol while taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, as it may increase the side effects. Consult your doctor for advice.
Can CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET lower your blood sugar?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET may impair the glucose tolerance, whereas hypoglycaemia may occur in diabetic patients under insulin and anti-diabetic therapy. So it is essential to monitor the blood glucose levels in these patients undergoing management with CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET.
Is CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET suitable for elderly patients?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking.
Is CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET safe during pregnancy?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
What are the side effects of CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET are headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Who should not take CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET?
CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET is not recommended for use if you have metabolic acidosis (accumulation of acid in the body due to kidney problems), unmanaged phaeochromocytoma (non-cancerous tumour in the adrenal glands), stroke, severe liver impairment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder associated with bronchial obstruction and a history of bronchospasm or asthma, acute or unstable or decompensated heart failure, pacemaker dependent (heart rate imposed exclusively by the pacemaker), with a pre-management resting heart rate below 50 beats per minute, severe hypotension, congenital QT syndrome, or if you are allergic to Carvedilol, Ivabradine, or any other ingredients of this medicine.
What precautions must be taken while using CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET?
Before taking CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have renal insufficiency, ischaemic heart disease, retinitis pigmentosa (a rare eye disease affecting the retina of the eye), diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or if you wear contact lenses or have a family history of psoriasis.
Can CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET be used with children?
The safety and efficacy of CARDIVAS IN 6.25/5 TABLET in children and adolescents have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking.
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Last Updated
12 Jul 2024