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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure also helps prevent future heart attacks and stroke.
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Do not stop this medicine without talking to the doctor as your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will help in improving your condition. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
This medicine is tolerated well by most patients but it may have a few side effects. These include dizziness, headache, breathlessness, and tiredness. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart or kidney diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Do not stop this medicine without talking to the doctor as your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will help in improving your condition. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
This medicine is tolerated well by most patients but it may have a few side effects. These include dizziness, headache, breathlessness, and tiredness. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart or kidney diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
USES OF CARDIVAS TABLET ER
BENEFITS OF CARDIVAS TABLET ER
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CARDIVAS TABLET ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cardivas
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
HOW TO USE CARDIVAS TABLET ER
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. Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW CARDIVAS TABLET ER WORKS
Cardivas CR 20 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardivas CR 20 Tablet.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardivas CR 20 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Cardivas CR 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardivas CR 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Cardivas CR 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CARDIVAS TABLET ER?
If you miss a dose of Cardivas CR 20 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.