Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet

Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of carvedilol in each tablet. Carvedilol is a beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity, used to help manage high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain heart conditions. This sustained-release tablet is designed to provide once-daily carvedilol exposure for patients whose prescriber has selected this specific 20 mg strength. Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option and should be used only when a clinician has determined that this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Carvedilol lowers blood pressure by blocking beta receptors and alpha-1 receptors, which helps relax blood vessels and reduce the heart’s workload. In the tablet form, Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet releases carvedilol over time so the medicine can work throughout the day with once-daily dosing.

Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet is not a starting-strength tablet for most people; it is a higher-strength carvedilol CR option used after a doctor has assessed response to lower strengths or when a 20 mg maintenance dose is appropriate. Compared with Cardivas CR 40 mg Tablet, the 20 mg tablet provides a lower carvedilol amount and may be chosen when a prescriber wants a more gradual dose level or tighter control of side effects such as dizziness or low blood pressure.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction after heart attack
• Supportive treatment for certain heart-related conditions

• Swallow Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, at the same time each day.
• Take it with food if directed by your prescriber, as food can help reduce dizziness and improve tolerance.
• Do not switch between Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet and other carvedilol products without medical advice because release patterns can differ.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially at first, because this tablet can cause lightheadedness.

Each Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of carvedilol in a controlled-release tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and the total daily dose is individualized by the doctor rather than self-adjusted. The maximum daily amount varies by indication and patient factors, so your prescriber will decide whether this 20 mg strength is the right dose or whether a different strength is needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carvedilol may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Weight gain or swelling in some people with heart failure

• Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength carvedilol tablet and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly, especially if you have heart disease or have taken it for a while.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, since dizziness can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, liver disease, slow heart rate, or a history of fainting.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Tell your clinician about other heart medicines, especially calcium channel blockers, digoxin, or medicines that lower blood pressure.
• Report worsening shortness of breath, swelling, or unusual fatigue promptly.

• Other blood pressure medicines can increase the risk of low blood pressure or fainting.
• Digoxin may increase the risk of slow heart rate or conduction problems.
• Insulin and diabetes medicines can have their effects masked or altered by carvedilol.
• Verapamil or diltiazem can add to heart-rate-lowering effects.
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may reduce blood pressure control in some people.

Store Cardivas CR 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess moisture and heat.