Carloc 12.5 Tablet

Carloc 12.5 Tablet contains carvedilol 12.5 mg in each tablet. It is a beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity used to help treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and other heart-related conditions as prescribed by a doctor. This tablet form is taken by mouth and is often used when a patient needs a stronger carvedilol dose than lower-strength tablets. Carloc 12.5 Tablet should be used only under medical supervision because it can affect heart rate and blood pressure.

How it works: Carvedilol in Carloc 12.5 Tablet blocks beta receptors and also relaxes blood vessels by blocking alpha-1 receptors, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. This tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth, where it is absorbed and works gradually to slow the heart and improve how efficiently the heart pumps over time.

Carloc 12.5 Tablet is a higher-strength carvedilol tablet compared with Carloc 3.125 Tablet, so it is not usually the first dose for many patients. A doctor may choose Carloc 12.5 Tablet for someone who has already tolerated carvedilol and needs more blood pressure or heart-rate control. Because this strength delivers more medicine per tablet, it may feel more noticeable and is meant for patients whose dosing has been carefully assessed.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack
• To help reduce strain on the heart as prescribed

• Take Carloc 12.5 Tablet by mouth with food to reduce the chance of dizziness or a sudden drop in blood pressure.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day so blood pressure and heart-rate control stay steady.
• If you are just starting carvedilol or moving up to Carloc 12.5 Tablet, follow your doctor’s step-up schedule carefully.
• Do not stop taking Carloc 12.5 Tablet suddenly, because stopping abruptly can worsen chest pain, blood pressure, or heart symptoms.

Carloc 12.5 Tablet provides carvedilol 12.5 mg per tablet. It may be taken once or twice daily depending on the condition being treated and how well you tolerate it, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor. The maximum daily dose varies by indication and patient weight/response, so do not increase the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Carvedilol may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• More noticeable lightheadedness at this 12.5 mg strength

• Use extra caution if you have asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing because carvedilol can narrow airways in some people.
• This is a higher-strength tablet than Carloc 3.125 Tablet, so it may cause more lowering of blood pressure or heart rate if you are sensitive to beta-blockers.
• Be careful when standing up quickly, especially when first starting or after a dose increase.
• Avoid driving or using machinery until you know how Carloc 12.5 Tablet affects your alertness and balance.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes because carvedilol can mask some warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Do not use or change this medicine without medical advice if you have certain heart rhythm problems, severe liver disease, or very slow pulse.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Digoxin
• Insulin and oral diabetes medicines
• Clonidine
• Alcohol

Store Carloc 12.5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.