Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet

Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains carvedilol 6.25 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the beta-blocker class, and it is used to help manage high blood pressure, heart failure, and recovery after certain heart attacks. Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet works by reducing the strain on the heart and helping blood vessels relax. This can help the heart pump more efficiently and may lower the risk of certain heart-related complications when used as directed.

How it works: Carvedilol blocks certain signals from stress hormones, which slows the heart rate and lowers the force of each heartbeat. In tablet form, Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help relax blood vessels and reduce the heart's workload over time.

Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet is a lower-to-mid strength carvedilol tablet that is often used when a doctor wants a careful, stepwise approach to treatment. It is commonly chosen for people who are starting therapy or who need a smaller dose adjustment before moving to higher strengths, such as 12.5 mg or 25 mg tablets. Because carvedilol can lower blood pressure and heart rate, this strength may be easier for some patients to tolerate than higher strengths.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction after heart attack
• Lowering strain on the heart
• Long-term cardiovascular management as prescribed

• Swallow Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it with food to help reduce the chance of dizziness or a sudden drop in blood pressure.
• Take it at the same time each day so levels stay steady.
• If your doctor changes the dose, follow the schedule exactly; carvedilol doses are often adjusted gradually.
• Stand up slowly after sitting or lying down, especially when you first start taking it.
• Do not stop taking Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet provides 6.25 mg of carvedilol in each tablet, so it is a specific dose and not a starter dose for everyone. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once or twice daily, and the amount can be increased gradually by your doctor if needed. The exact schedule and maximum daily dose depend on the condition being treated, your blood pressure, heart rate, and how well you tolerate therapy.

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
• Slow heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Diarrhea
• Weight gain or fluid retention in some people
• Headache

• Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not stop carvedilol suddenly, especially if you take it for heart disease or blood pressure control.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, a slow heartbeat, heart block, liver disease, or circulation problems.
• This medicine may mask symptoms of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat or shakiness, in people with diabetes.
• Use caution if you also take medicines that lower blood pressure, because the combination can make you feel faint.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness with carvedilol.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning surgery, tell your clinician before using this tablet.

• Other blood pressure medicines
• Digoxin
• Insulin and diabetes medicines
• Certain heart rhythm medicines
• Alcohol

Store Carvel 6.25 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.