Ucardol 6.25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 90.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carvedilol |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- treatment of mild heart failure
- treatment of moderate heart failure
- treatment of severe heart failure
- reducing disease progression
- treating ischemic heart failure
- treating cardiomyopathic heart failure
- conjunction with digitalis
- conjunction with diuretics
- conjunction with ACE inhibitor
- ACE inhibitor intolerance
- not receiving digitalis therapy
- not receiving hydralazine therapy
- not receiving nitrate therapy
Pharmacology
- non-selective antagonism of beta-adrenergic receptors
- a-adrenergic antagonistic activity
- antiproliferative properties
- scavenger of reactive free oxidant radicals
- used in hypertension
- used in angina pectoris
- used in congestive heart failure
Dosage & Administration
- initial dose for hypertension
- initial dose for angina pectoris
- initial dose for heart failure
- dosage increase recommendations
- dosage for elderly patients
- maximum daily dose for elderly patients
- maximum daily dose for patients of different body weights
Interaction
- interaction with digoxin
- interaction with rifampin
- interaction with warfarin
- interaction with clonidine
- increased digoxin levels
- potentiation of clonidine effect
- decrease in rifampin levels
- no alteration of warfarin binding
Contraindications
- decompensated heart failure
- bronchial asthma
- AV block
- sick sinus syndrome
- cardiogenic shock
- severe bradycardia
Side Effects
- postural hypotension
- dizziness
- headache
- fatigue
- gastrointestinal disturbances
- bradycardia
- diminished peripheral circulation
- peripheral edema
- dry mouth
- dry eyes
- eye irritation
- impotence
- micturition disturbances
- influenza-like symptoms
- angina
- AV block
- claudication exacerbation
- allergic skin reactions
- psoriasis exacerbation
- nasal stuffiness
- wheezing
- depressed mood
- sleep disturbances
- paresthesia
- liver enzyme changes
- thrombocytopenia
- leukopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- contraindicated during breast-feeding
- excretion in breast milk
- contraindicated during pregnancy
- crossing placental barrier
- safety and efficacy in children not established
- safety and efficacy in neonates unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- caution in hepatic impairment
- clinical status monitoring
- renal function monitoring
- heart failure monitoring
Therapeutic Class
- Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- temperature not exceeding 30°C
- protected from light
- protected from moisture
- keep out of reach of children