Rivaldo Carvedilol 6.25 mg 30 Capsules Rivaldo (Carvedilol) is a multi-acting adrenergic receptor blocker with α1, β1 and β2 adrenergic receptor blockade properties. Carvedilol has been shown to have an organ-protective effect. Carvedilol inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system through ß-blockade,
- This reduces renin secretion, making fluid retention rare.
- Carvedilol reduces peripheral vascular resistance by selective blockade of alpha 1 receptors.
- Carvedilol has no negative effect on the lipid profile. The normal ratio of high-density lipoproteins to low-density lipoproteins (HDL/LDL) is maintained.
Action of carvedilol
- It prevents the stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors, and beta receptors stimulate the heart and increase the heart rate and contraction force
- Beta blockers protect the heart from excessive activity. This medication works by influencing the body's response to certain nerve impulses, especially in the heart.
- As a result, it slows the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body
- It also acts as an alpha blocker to dilate certain blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure.
Medical uses of Ravildo 6.25 mg tablets
- To treat patients with high blood pressure (hypertension): High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of blood against the walls of the arteries is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
- To treat patients who have had a heart attack that has worsened the heart's pumping of blood
How to use Ravildo 6.25 mg tablets
- The medicine is taken with food.
- Doses vary from person to person, and the patient must be monitored when doses are increased.
- Left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction: Start with a dose of 6.25 mg twice daily and increase the dose to 12.5 mg and then 25 mg twice daily after intervals of 3 to 10 days. A lower starting dose or slower titration may be used.
- High blood pressure: Start with 6.25 mg twice daily and increase if necessary to control blood pressure to 12.5 mg then 25 mg twice daily at 1-2 week intervals.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Indications:
Rivaldo is used in the following cases:
- Treating essential hypertension (mild to moderate) and chronic angina to prevent attacks.
- Treatment of mild to severe cases of stable heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) due to ischemic cardiomyopathy
- As an adjunct to standard therapy (diuretics, digoxin, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors).
Ravildo 6.25 mg tablets during pregnancy and lactation
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
