Carvedilol 6.25mg + Ivabradine 5mg

Carvedilol 6.25mg + Ivabradine 5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat chronic stable angina and to help manage heart failure with reduced pumping function, especially in patients whose heart rate remains high despite beta-blocker therapy.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Chronic stable angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart muscle)
• Chronic heart failure with elevated heart rate, as an add-on therapy
• Improving heart function and reducing symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue in some patients

HOW IT WORKS

• Carvedilol blocks beta receptors, reducing heart rate, blood pressure and the workload on the heart
• Ivabradine selectively slows the heart’s natural pacemaker, lowering heart rate without lowering blood pressure much
• Together, they help the heart pump more efficiently and reduce chest pain episodes

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for treating acute heart attacks
• Not a first-line treatment for irregular heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation
• Not meant for immediate relief of sudden chest pain (not a rescue medicine)
• Not recommended for use in mild or occasional symptoms without doctor evaluation

How to Use Carvedilol 6.25mg + Ivabradine 5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Take it at the same time(s) each day to maintain steady levels in the body
• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better
• Continue regular check-ups to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and overall response

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date
• Dispose of unused medicine safely as per local guidelines

Carvedilol 6.25mg + Ivabradine 5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Slow heart rate
• Headache
• Blurred or bright visual disturbances (seeing flashes of light)

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Low blood pressure
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Cold hands and feet
• Sleep disturbances

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain that worsens or does not go away
• Swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Signs of worsening heart failure such as sudden weight gain, severe breathlessness, or swelling in legs

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Carvedilol 6.25mg + Ivabradine 5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under medical supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have a very slow heart rate or certain heart blocks
• Have severe liver disease
• Have uncontrolled heart failure or very low blood pressure
• Are allergic to carvedilol, ivabradine, or any other ingredient in this medicine
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless specifically advised by your doctor

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have asthma or chronic breathing problems
• Have diabetes, as this medicine may mask signs of low blood sugar
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have a history of fainting spells or irregular heartbeat
• Are taking any other heart or blood pressure medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines
• Antiarrhythmic drugs
• Medicines that affect liver enzymes (CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers)
• Grapefruit juice, which may increase drug levels in blood

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other heart medicines?

Only if your doctor has specifically prescribed it together, as combining heart medicines needs careful monitoring.

Will this medicine make me feel tired?

Some people feel tired or dizzy, especially when starting treatment; this usually improves with time.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause dizziness.
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