Carviflo 20mg Capsule

Last Updated: March 26th, 2026

Carviflo 20mg Capsule is a product of Ajanta Pharma Limited

Composition: Carvedilol (20mg)

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All Details About Carviflo 20mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Carviflo 20mg Capsule

Description:

Carviflo 20mg Capsule 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 that blood can flow more easily to the heart. Lowering blood pressure also helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes.

Carviflo 20mg Capsule 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 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 improve 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.

Earlier 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:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Carviflo

Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Chubbyigue
Dizziness
Pantingness
Diarrhea
Increased glucose level in blood
Weight gain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carviflo 20mg Capsule

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Carviflo 20mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Carviflo 20mg Capsule may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

UNSAFE

Carviflo 20mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Carviflo 20mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Carviflo 20mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What happens when you stop taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule?

Carviflo 20mg Capsule needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.

Does Carviflo 20mg Capsule make you tired?

Affirmative, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may make you tired as well as dizzy. These may occur initially when you start the treatment or when the dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms, you should not drive or operate machinery.

Can Carviflo 20mg Capsule cause weight gain?

Affirmative, weight gain is a common side effect of Carviflo 20mg Capsule, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carviflo 20mg Capsule for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.

Can Carviflo 20mg Capsule cause kidney failure?

Employ of Carviflo 20mg Capsule in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause a risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), patients with hardening of the arteries and/or having heart disease, or those who already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carviflo 20mg Capsule. Although kidney functions return to baseline when Carviflo 20mg Capsule is stopped.

Can a diabetic patient take Carviflo 20mg Capsule?

Affirmative, a diabetic patient can take Carviflo 20mg Capsule, provided that there is a regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carviflo 20mg Capsule did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that using the Carviflo 20mg Capsule class of medicines (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations.<br><br>In addition to that, Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Hence, it is recommended that blood glucose be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carviflo 20mg Capsule therapy.

Can I take Carviflo 20mg Capsule empty stomach?

It is recommended that you take Carviflo 20mg Capsule with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure, which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).

What are the serious side effects of Carviflo 20mg Capsule?

Carviflo 20mg Capsule may cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, and swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some may also experience chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Carviflo 20mg Capsule, you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, loss of consciousness, or seizures. Contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help at a nearby hospital.

Who should not take Carviflo 20mg Capsule?

Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or requires certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). In addition to that, Carviflo 20mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are prone to asthma or other breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, or are allergic to Carviflo 20mg Capsule.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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