Name: Carelol 12.5mg Tablet
Brand: East West Pharma
SKU: 66e355fc2acee465a4c6bcdf
Price: 49.60 INR
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Q. What happens when you stop taking Carelol 12.5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Carelol 12.5mg Tablet needs to be taken regularly as directed by your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor may slowly lower your dose over a period of time before stopping it completely if required.

Question 2

Q. Does Carelol 12.5mg Tablet make you tired?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Carelol 12.5mg Tablet may make you tired as well as dizzy. These may occur initially when you start the treatment or when the dose is increased. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate machinery.

Question 3

Q. Can Carelol 12.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Carelol 12.5mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.

Question 4

Q. Can Carelol 12.5mg Tablet cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Use of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Carelol 12.5mg Tablet may cause risk of kidney failure in patients with low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg), patients with hardening of the arteries and/or having heart disease, or already have impaired kidney function. Such patients should be closely monitored during treatment with Carelol 12.5mg Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Carelol 12.5mg Tablet is stopped.

Question 5

Q. Can a diabetic patient take Carelol 12.5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a diabetic patient can take Carelol 12.5mg Tablet, provided that there is a regular check on blood glucose levels. It has been noted that in well-controlled diabetes mellitus with mild to moderate hypertension, Carelol 12.5mg Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that,  using Carelol 12.5mg Tablet class of medicines (beta-blockers) may hide the symptoms of hypoglycemia (decrease in glucose levels), especially an increase in heartbeat or palpitations. In addition to that, Carelol 12.5mg Tablet may cause worsening of hyperglycemia (increase in blood glucose levels) in patients with heart failure and diabetes. Hence, it is recommended that blood glucose should be monitored while initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing the dose of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Carelol 12.5mg Tablet therapy.

Question 6

Q. Can I take Carelol 12.5mg Tablet empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended that you take Carelol 12.5mg Tablet with food, as food decreases the rate at which the medicine gets absorbed by the body. This will help to reduce the chances of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure which may cause dizziness or fainting when you stand up).

Question 7

Q. What are the serious side effects of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Carelol 12.5mg Tablet may cause serious side effects such as fainting, shortness of breath, weight gain, swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some may also experience chest pain, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately.

Question 8

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

If you take more than the recommended dose of Carelol 12.5mg Tablet you may experience slow heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and loss of consciousness or seizures. Contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help in a nearby hospital.

Question 9

Q. Who should not take Carelol 12.5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Carelol 12.5mg Tablet should be avoided if the patient has severe heart failure and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit or require certain intravenous medications that help support circulation (inotropic medications). In addition to that, Carelol 12.5mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are prone to asthma or other breathing problems, have a slow heartbeat or irregular heartbeat, have liver problems, and are allergic to Carelol 12.5mg Tablet.

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