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Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 IndiaS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

CARVEDILOL-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule

Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule belongs to a group of 'antihypertensive medicines' called beta-blockers used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is very high. It will be an addition to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly and damage the heart, brain, and kidneys' blood vessels, resulting in heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure.

Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule contains Carvedilol which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, lowers the raised blood pressure, keeps the heartbeat slowly reducing with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Take Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule . Avoid taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule .

Uses of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Myocardial infarction (heart failure)

Directions for Use

Take Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule contains Carvedilol in the controlled release form, which plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thereby lowers the blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems.

Storage

Keep Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Do not stand up suddenly. Lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.
  • Avoid alcohol and large meals.
  • Drink enough water before standing for long periods.
  • Exercise regularly; however, avoid exercising in extreme heat.
  • Eat small, low-carb meals.
  • Wear compression stockings.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
  • Staying hydrated helps prevent hematuria by increasing urine production. You should drink about eight glasses of fluid per day, and more in hot weather.
  • Avoiding smoking as it is linked to urinary tract cancers.
  • Eat berries like Cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries can help promote urinary tract health and protect against infection.
  • Taking Vitamin C can help treat urinary tract infections.
  • Avoid irritants that can contribute to hematuria.
  • Empty the bladder regularly, as it can helps in preventing hematuria.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule . Avoid taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolBisoprolol
Severe

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of thioridazine with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule can increase the risk of low blood pressure especially when standing up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolBisoprolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Taking Bisoprolol with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule can increase the risk of low blood pressure and high potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, bisoprolol can be taken with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any lightheadedness, excessive sweating, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Diltiazem and Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule may increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with Diltiazem together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, and swelling of legs. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolSalbutamol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and Salbutamol may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and Salbutamol, they can be taken if your doctor advises. Consult your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain or any difficulties in breathing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolQuinidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Taking Quinidine with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule can increase the levels and effects of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with Quinidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any dizziness, palpitations, headache, or fatigue, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CarvedilolVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with verapamil can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule can be taken with verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience headaches, swelling of legs and hands, shortness of breath, chest pain, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and Clozapine can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clozapine with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or dizziness. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with theophylline, could make Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule less effective and increase the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and theophylline can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, restlessness, palpitations, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and Tizanidine may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolTerbutaline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule:
Taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and Terbutaline may reduce the beneficial effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Terbutaline and Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-20MGVitamin B complex foods, Potassium rich foods
Moderate

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CARVEDILOL-20MGVitamin B complex foods, Potassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Salmon Dried, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
The effects of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule may be reduced if taken along with multivitamins and minerals. Give Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule and multivitamins and minerals at least two hours gap in between doses to avoid interaction. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.
  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and do activities that you enjoy by making time for yourself.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil which may help in lowering high blood pressure.
  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:32 AM IST

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FAQs

Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule contains Carvedilol that works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems in the future.

You are recommended to avoid sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium-rich foods with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule as they may reduce the effect of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule as it may increase the levels of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule in blood and cause adverse effects.

Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule as it may cause Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, fits, fainting, weakness, bluish-coloured fingernails, uneven heartbeats and shortness of breath. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule with amlodipine as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of low blood pressure and low heart rate resulting in symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, changes in heartbeat or pulse, fainting or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

No, do not stop using Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule , please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • AMLODIPINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
  • A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Carviflo CR 20 mg Capsule for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that the heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Normal blood pressure lies in between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered as high blood pressure.

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