Cardivas 25 mg is prescribed to reduce cardiovascular deaths in clinically stable patients who have survived the acute phase of myocardial infarction and have a left ventricular ejection fraction with or without symptomatic heart failure. It has the active ingredient carvedilol, which is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). It is used alone or along with other anti-hypertensive agents, especially diuretics or water pills. It is a cardiovascular drug with beta-blocker and vasodilative activity. Carvedilol is an effective anti-hypertensive agent and, together with diuretics, has been shown to reduce cardiovascular deaths due to blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients. In addition to Carvedilol 50, certain lifestyle changes including regular exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol intake, and eating a well-balanced diet. Most patients with minimal side effects well tolerate the cardiovascular drug. The common ones include headache, dizziness, and tiredness. &nbsp;Let your doctor know if any of becoming troublesome.</p>

You may take Carvedilol before or after consuming food to slow the absorption rate and reduce the risk of orthostatic effect. The cardiovascular drug is not recommended for children, diabetic patients, and serious heart conditions. You may take it twice daily after having meals. In general, the dosage is based on patient’s medical condition and his/her response to the treatment. To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may advise you to start the treatment at the lowest dose, and dose adjustment takes place as per patient’s condition.

Carvedilol 25 mg should not be used in patients with bronchial asthma, sick sinus syndrome, severe bradycardia, hepatic impairment, or a history of severe allergic reaction to carvedilol. Patients with cardiogenic shock or who have heart failure. You should not take Cardivas tablets if you are allergic to a heart condition, kidney disorder, lung disease, or liver impairment.  To make sure the cardiovascular therapy is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have a thyroid disorder, circulation problems, pheochromocytoma. Your doctor should also be aware of your pregnancy status or a breastfeeding mother before starting the course of the medication. Avoid abrupt withdrawal as a heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop it. It may cause light-headedness, fainting, or dizziness. Do not drive or involve in activities that require your attention.

The most common side effects of Cardivas 25 mg are heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following a heart failure. The symptoms include fatigue, hypotension, diarrhea, and dizziness. Some patients receiving this heart medication may also experience hypertension. Dizziness is the initial symptom. Inform your doctor straight away if you experience serious side effects such as slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, mood changes, seizures, numbness of hands and feet, unusual weakness, signs of kidney problems. Even though a serious allergic reaction is rare, ask your doctor if you notice any sins of a serious allergic reaction. The symptoms of a serious allergy include breathing difficulties, severe rash or hives.