Product introduction
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is used to treat angina pectoris, a condition marked by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It helps the heart work more efficiently by improving how it uses oxygen. It protects heart cells during reduced oxygen supply, helping reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice daily with meals. For best results, adopt heart-healthy habits like regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and following a balanced, low-fat diet. Do not skip doses or stop the medicine without medical advice. If you stop taking it, your symptoms may come back.
Common side effects of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, or nausea. These side effects are generally mild and temporary. If any symptom persists or worsens, speak to your doctor. Taking the medicine with food may help reduce stomach discomfort.
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is not meant for treating sudden chest pain (acute angina). It should not be used in people with Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, or severe kidney problems. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while taking this medicine. Always inform your doctor about any other medications or health conditions you have.
Uses of Carvidon Tablet MR
Benefits of Carvidon Tablet MR
In Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR helps manage angina (chest pain) in patients with heart disease. It works by improving the efficiency of the heart’s energy use, helping heart muscle cells function better during reduced blood flow. This prevents sudden episodes of chest pain and allows patients to perform daily activities with less discomfort and improve their quality of life.
Side effects of Carvidon Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carvidon
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Red spots or bumps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
How to use Carvidon Tablet MR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be taken with or after food.
How Carvidon Tablet MR works
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carvidon-OD Tablet MR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carvidon-OD Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Carvidon Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Carvidon-OD Tablet MR, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 18 g |
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