Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 10 tablet er in 1 strip

Product Of J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Carvedilol (10mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 70.00

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All Details About Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER

Description:

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 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.

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 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.

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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER is to be taken with 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 Kar-B

Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Chubbyigue
Dizziness
Pantingness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 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

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Q. What happens when you stop taking Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER?

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.

Q. Does Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER make you tired?

Affirmative, Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER 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.

Q. Can Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER cause weight gain?

Affirmative, weight gain is a common side effect of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.

Q. Can Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER cause kidney failure?

Employ of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER may cause 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 already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER is stopped.

Q. Can a diabetic patient take Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER?

Affirmative, a diabetic patient can take Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER, 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, Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER class of medicines (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Hence, it is recommended that blood glucose should be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER therapy.

Q. Can I take Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER empty stomach?

It is recommended that you take Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help to reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).

Q. What are the serious side effects of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER?

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER may cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, 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 in breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately.

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help in a nearby hospital.

Q. Who should not take Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER?

Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or require certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). In addition to that, Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER should be avoided in patients who are prone to asthma or other breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, and are allergic to Kar-B 10mg Tablet ER.

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