About Dilatrend tablet 25mg
A beta blocker tablet for high blood pressure and heart failure management.
Dilatrend Tablet Uses
- Controls high blood pressure in adults
- Manages chronic heart failure alongside other heart medicines
- Improves survival after a heart attack when the heart muscle is weak
- Reduces strain on the heart in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
Dilatrend Tablet Benefits
- Blocks both beta and alpha receptors to lower blood pressure and ease heart workload
- Helps the heart pump more efficiently over time in heart failure patients
- Lowers the risk of hospital readmission for heart related problems
Carvedilol blocks beta receptors in the heart and alpha receptors in the blood vessels at the same time. This slows the heart rate, relaxes blood vessels, and lowers blood pressure together.
Heart specialists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi prescribe Dilatrend for patients with hypertension or chronic heart failure, often alongside other heart medicines like diuretics or ACE inhibitors. The 25mg strength is usually reached gradually after starting on a lower dose.
Patients should not stop Dilatrend suddenly, since this can trigger chest pain or a spike in blood pressure. Regular checkups help the doctor track heart rate, blood pressure, and how well the medicine is working.
Drug Class
- Beta Blocker (Non Selective Beta and Alpha 1 Blocker)
Dilatrend Tablet Uses in Urdu
- بلند فشار خون کو کنٹرول کرتی ہے
- دل کی کمزوری اور ہارٹ فیلیئر میں مفید ہے
- ہارٹ اٹیک کے بعد دل کے کام کو بہتر بناتی ہے
- دل پر پڑنے والا دباؤ کم کرتی ہے
Dilatrend tablet 25mg formula
How to use Dilatrend tablet 25mg?
- Take Dilatrend tablet with food to reduce the risk of low blood pressure
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Take it at the same time every day, usually with breakfast and dinner
- Do not stop the medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice
- Check your blood pressure and pulse regularly while on this medicine
Drug Interactions
- Calcium Channel Blockers like Verapamil or Diltiazem: Combining these with Carvedilol can slow the heart rate too much and drop blood pressure sharply.
- Insulin and Oral Diabetes Medicines: Carvedilol can mask signs of low blood sugar and change how well these medicines work.
- Clonidine: Stopping clonidine while on Carvedilol can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
- Digoxin: Carvedilol can raise digoxin levels in the blood, raising the risk of toxicity.
Risks and warnings
- Low Blood Pressure: Carvedilol can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when standing up quickly.
- Asthma: Patients with asthma or severe breathing problems should use this medicine with caution since it can tighten the airways.
- Diabetes: Carvedilol can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar, so diabetic patients need closer monitoring.
- Sudden Stopping: Stopping Dilatrend abruptly can worsen chest pain or raise blood pressure sharply.
- Liver Disease: Patients with liver impairment need a lower dose and regular liver function checks.
Side Effects
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Low blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
- Swelling in the legs or ankles
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain from fluid retention
Storage Conditions
Store Dilatrend tablet at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius. Protect the strip from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
