Caditone
Caditone Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure
About Caditone Products
Uses of Caditone Products
Carvedilol is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
Caditone Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Caditone are Fatigue, Dizziness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Diarrhea, Increased glucose level in blood, Weight gain, Slow heart rate, Weakness, Nausea.
How Caditone Products work
Carvedilol is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Patient Concerns about Caditone Products
Frequently asked questions about Caditone Products
Frequently asked questions about Carvedilol
Q. What happens when you stop taking Caditone 25mg Tablet?
Caditone 25mg 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.
Q. Does Caditone 25mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Caditone 25mg 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.
Q. Can Caditone 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Caditone 25mg Tablet, but it does not occur in everyone. If you are taking Caditone 25mg Tablet for heart failure, tell your doctor if you gain weight or have trouble breathing, as this may be a sign of fluid retention.
Q. Can Caditone 25mg Tablet cause kidney failure?
Use of Caditone 25mg Tablet in patients with heart failure can rarely lead to deterioration of kidney function. However, Caditone 25mg 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 Caditone 25mg Tablet. Although, kidney functions return to baseline when Caditone 25mg Tablet is stopped.
Q. Can a diabetic patient take Caditone 25mg Tablet?
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Caditone 25mg 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, Caditone 25mg Tablet did not have any effect on blood glucose levels. However, it is important to know that, using Caditone 25mg 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, Caditone 25mg 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 Caditone 25mg Tablet. Inform the doctor if there is any change in blood glucose levels during Caditone 25mg Tablet therapy.
Q. Can I take Caditone 25mg Tablet empty stomach?
It is recommended that you take Caditone 25mg 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).
Q. What are the serious side effects of Caditone 25mg Tablet?
Caditone 25mg 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.
Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Caditone 25mg Tablet?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Caditone 25mg 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.
Q. Who should not take Caditone 25mg Tablet?
Caditone 25mg 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, Caditone 25mg 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 Caditone 25mg Tablet.
Products for Caditone
Caditone 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹42
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Caditone 6.25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹12
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Caditone 3.125mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹7.17
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Caditone 12.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹22
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