Carveda tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers, which help to relax the blood vessels and slow down the heart rate so that it can pump more efficiently.

Carveda tablet’s common uses are:

  • Heart Failure
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Hypertension

Off-label Uses of Carveda Tablets

  1. Carveda tablet has sedative properties, it can be used for sedation in surgical and diagnostic procedures.
  2. Carveda tablets can also be used in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in the maintenance of anesthesia and myocardial infarction.
Carveda Uses and Indications

What is Carveda?

Carveda is one of the leading brands of Carvedilol, manufactured and marketed by Ferozsons Laboratories, Ltd.

Carveda Alternatives : Other Similar Brands

Following are some available alternative brands of Carveda and their manufacturers.

  • Carlov : Hilton Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
  • Carvidol : Indus Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
  • Carpro : Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
  • Xicard : Getz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
  • Carvilol : Standpharma Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Hart : Macter International (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Hildilol : Helix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
  • Vadil : Tabros Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Vedicar : Barrett Hodgson Pakistan.
  • Dimiton : Roche Pakistan, Ltd.

Carveda : Available Formulations and Strengths

Presently, Carveda is available in Tablets Form.

Carveda Tablets : 6.25mg, 12.5mg, and 25mg strengths.

Who Should Not Use Carveda?

Although, Carveda is an effective medication still has some contraindications.

Carveda should not be used in:

People who are allergic to any ingredients in this medication.

People have a very slow heartbeat.

People have severe cardiovascular disease.

Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers should not use Carveda.

People have diabetes-related kidney problems.

People are taking any MAO inhibitors (a type of antidepressant).

People have asthma or other breathing disorders.

People are taking another type of beta blocker medication at the same time as Carveda.

Carveda should also be avoided if you plan on undergoing major surgery soon since this drug could increase your risk for bleeding complications during surgical procedures.

Talk to your doctor about all medications you are currently taking before starting a treatment with Carveda so that they can make sure there will not be any adverse reactions between different medications in your regimen.

What is the Recommended Daily Dosage of Carveda?

Carveda Dosage for Adults:

The usual initial dose of Carveda is 12.5mg a day as a single dose and after 2-3 Days the dose will be increased to 25mg a day as a single dose.

Carveda Recommended Dosage According to Indications:

For Heart Failure: 6.25mg once a day for 2 weeks.

For Hypertension: 6.25mg once a day for 7 to 14 days.

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction After a Heart Attack: 12.5mg once a day for 3 to 10 days.

Carveda Dosage for Children: It is not recommended.

How Carveda Works?

Carveda works by blocking the action of certain hormones in the body, such as epinephrine (also known as adrenaline). By blocking these hormones, Carveda reduces stress on the heart and helps it function more efficiently.

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