Dilatrend Tablet 6.25mg

About Dilatrend Tablet 6.25mg

Dilatrend Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Manages chronic heart failure alongside other heart medicines
• Used after a heart attack to protect the heart muscle
• Helps control certain irregular heart rhythms

Dilatrend Benefits

• Lowers the heart's workload and blood pressure together
• Reduces hospital readmission risk in heart failure patients
• Protects the heart muscle after a cardiac event

Cardiologists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi often add Dilatrend to the treatment plan for patients with high blood pressure or heart failure. It is commonly combined with other heart medicines for better control.

Carvedilol blocks beta receptors and alpha-1 receptors in blood vessels. This action relaxes blood vessels and slows the heart rate, which lowers blood pressure and eases strain on a weak heart.

Dilatrend works best when taken with food to reduce dizziness. Anyone with asthma, severe liver disease or a very slow heart rate should discuss the risks with a doctor before starting it.

Drug Class

• Beta blocker
• Vasodilating beta blocker

Dilatrend Tablet 6.25mg formula

• Carvedilol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Dilatrend Tablet 6.25mg?

• Take Dilatrend with food to lower the chance of dizziness.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same times each day for steady blood levels.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without a doctor's advice.
• Check blood pressure and pulse regularly while on treatment.

Drug Interactions

• Calcium channel blockers: Combined use with diltiazem or verapamil can excessively slow the heart rate.
• Insulin and oral diabetes drugs: Dilatrend can mask signs of low blood sugar and affect glucose control.
• Clonidine: Stopping both medicines together can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
• Digoxin: Carvedilol can raise digoxin levels in the blood.
• NSAIDs: Regular use can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of Dilatrend.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood pressure: Dilatrend can cause dizziness or fainting, especially with the first few doses.
• Slow heart rate: The medicine can slow the heart rate too much in some patients.
• Asthma risk: Beta blockers can trigger breathing difficulty in people with asthma or COPD.
• Diabetes masking: Dilatrend can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Sudden stopping: Stopping the tablet abruptly can worsen chest pain or trigger a heart problem.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Nausea
• Swelling in the legs or ankles
• Shortness of breath in susceptible patients
• Blurred vision

Storage Conditions

Store Dilatrend tablets at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep the strip in its original pack to protect it from moisture. Keep out of reach of children.