Cardilol tablets are a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. These tablets contain the active ingredient carvedilol, which is available in 6.25 mg and 25 mg strengths. This dual formulation helps lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce the workload on the heart, making it effective in improving the symptoms and complications of cardiovascular disease.
What are the ingredients in Cardilol?
Cardilol tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Carvedilol: in 6.25 mg and 25 mg strengths.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
What are Cardilol tablets used for?
Cardilol tablets are used to treat:
Essential hypertension: either as a single treatment or in combination with other antihypertensive medications.
Stable congestive heart failure: To improve heart function, reduce symptoms, and lower mortality.
Chronic stable angina: To relieve chest pain.
After myocardial infarction: To help reduce the risk of complications.
Treatment aims to lower blood pressure, improve heart function, and relieve symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease.
What is the dosage of Cardilol?
Cardilol tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the medical condition, its severity, and the patient's response.
For high blood pressure: The dose usually starts at 6.25 mg twice daily, and can be increased gradually as needed.
For congestive heart failure: The dose is started at very low doses (such as 3.125 mg twice daily), then increased very slowly over weeks or months. The tablets should be taken with food to improve absorption and reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. It should not be chewed or crushed.
It is very important not to stop taking the medication suddenly, especially if you have heart disease, as this can worsen your symptoms. The medication should be discontinued gradually under the supervision of a physician.
What are the side effects of Cardilol?
Cardilol tablets may cause some side effects, most of which are mild and common, but some can be more serious:
Common side effects:
Dizziness, fatigue, lethargy (especially at the beginning of treatment).
Low blood pressure (hypotension), especially upon standing.
Slow heart rate (bradycardia).
Nausea, diarrhea.
Headache.