Raditrend 6.25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carvedilol |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Raditrend
Categories
- Medicine
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Hypertension Medication
- Heart Failure Treatment
Description
- Raditrend is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of mild, moderate or severe heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin. It is also used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.
Active Ingredient
- Carvedilol
Indications
- Treatment of heart failure
- Treatment of hypertension
- Treatment of angina pectoris
- Adjunct to digitalis, diuretics, and ACE inhibitor therapy
- Reduction of cardiovascular death and hospitalization
Pharmacological Action
- Non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonism
- Alpha-adrenergic antagonistic activity
- Antiproliferative properties
- Scavenger of reactive free oxidant radicals
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 12.5 mg once daily for hypertension
- Initial dose of 12.5 mg twice daily for angina pectoris
- Initial dose of 3.125 mg twice daily for heart failure
Interaction
- Interacts with digoxin
- Interacts with rifampin
- Interacts with warfarin
- Interacts with clonidine
Contraindications
- Decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous inotropic therapy
- Bronchial asthma or related bronchospastic conditions
- Second or third-degree AV block
- Sick sinus syndrome without a permanent pacemaker
- Cardiogenic shock
- Severe bradycardia
Side Effects
- Postural hypotension
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Bradycardia
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Peripheral edema
- Dry mouth
- Impotence
- Exacerbation of psoriasis
- Nasal stuffiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be used during breastfeeding
- Not to be used during pregnancy
- No safety and efficacy information for children and neonates
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- Monitor clinical status in heart failure
- Monitor renal function when increasing dose
Therapeutic Class
- Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children