Riacavilol 6.25 mg Tablet 30pcs

What Carvedilol is used for:

Carvedilol is used to treat:

• High blood pressure (hypertension).


• Chest pain caused by narrowing of the vessels supplying blood to the heart (angina).


• Weakening of the heart muscle (heart failure).

Do not take Carvedilol:

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.


• If you have a history of wheezing due to asthma or other lung diseases.


• If you have very severe heart failure with fluid retention (swelling) treated with injectable medicine.


• If you have liver problems.


• If you have been told that you have a very slow heartbeat.


• If you have very low blood pressure.


• If you Prinzmetal’s angina.


• If you have pheochromocytoma (a tumor of the adrenal gland causing high blood pressure).


• If you a condition called metabolic acidosis.


• If you have very poor blood circulation in the hands and feet resulting in coldness and pain.


• If you have a conduction problems in your heart called an AV block.


• If you are currently being treated with injections of Verapamil or Diltiazem.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have heart problems.


• If have or had any problems with your liver, kidneys or thyroid.


• If you have diabetes.


• If you have a skin condition called psoriasis.


• If you a have poor circulation affecting hands, feet, or Raynaud's phenomenon.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.


• If you experience worsening of your symptoms, call your doctor.

Very common side effects include:

• Dizziness


• Headache


• Tiredness


• Low blood pressure

Other medicines and Carvedilol:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, especially:

• Other medicines for high blood pressure


• Diltiazem


• Verapamil


• Medicines to treat irregular heartbeats


• Digoxin


• Medicines used to treat mental health problems


• Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs


• Corticosteroids


• Medicines for migraine


• Medicines for angina


• Nasal decongestants


• Estrogens


• Ciclosporin

How to take Carvedilol :

This medicine is intended for adults.

• Take as indicated 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.


• After this, the dose is 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.


• After this, the dose is increased to 25 mg once a day (maximum: 100 mg per day).

For heart failure:

• The starting dose is 3.125 mg twice a day for two weeks.


• Your doctor will increase the dose for you 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 stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.