Carvedilol + Ivabradine
INFORMATION ABOUT CARVEDILOL + IVABRADINE
Carvedilol + Ivabradine Uses
Carvedilol+Ivabradine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Carvedilol + Ivabradine works
Carvedilol + Ivabradine is a combination of two medicines: Carvedilol and Ivabradine. 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. Ivabradine is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Common side effects of Carvedilol + Ivabradine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Dizziness, Slow heart rate, Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness)
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05 Sep 2023 | 07:20 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Carvedilol + Ivabradine
- You have been prescribed Carvedilol + Ivabradine for the treatment of high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Keep monitoring your blood pressure level and heart rate while taking Carvedilol + Ivabradine.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can monitor your progress and check your heart rate.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.