Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. By preserving energy metabolism in cells exposed to reduced oxygen supply, Carvidon-OD Tablet MR prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Carvidon-OD Tablet MR can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Carvidon-OD Tablet MR.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CARVIDON TABLET MR
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 Carvidon
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Rash
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Itching
Diarrhea
Hives
HOW TO USE CARVIDON TABLET MR
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. Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is to be taken with food.
HOW CARVIDON TABLET MR WORKS
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CARVIDON TABLET MR?
If you miss a dose of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR, 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.\n
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