Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet CARIVALAN 12.5mg / 5mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W63603003
- Quantity:
- 56
- Indicated for:
- heart failure
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- carvedilol + ivabradine (beta blocker + cardiac If-current inhibitor)
- ATC
- C07FX06 — Cardiovascular system | Beta blocking agents | Beta blocking agents, other combinations
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Carvedilol and ivabradine are used together for the treatment of chronic heart failure in patients with elevated heart rates despite optimal therapy. This combination combines the effects of a beta-blocker (carvedilol) and a sinus node inhibitor (ivabradine), helping to reduce heart rate and improve cardiac function.
Carvedilol helps reduce the workload on the heart by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, while ivabradine reduces heart rate by acting on the sinus node. This combination is particularly indicated for patients who cannot tolerate high doses of beta-blockers.
The medications are taken orally as directed by a doctor, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's response. Regular monitoring is essential to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and detect potential side effects.
Side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, bradycardia, low blood pressure, and, in rare cases, visual disturbances. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms or adverse reactions.
Carvedilol helps reduce the workload on the heart by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, while ivabradine reduces heart rate by acting on the sinus node. This combination is particularly indicated for patients who cannot tolerate high doses of beta-blockers.
The medications are taken orally as directed by a doctor, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's response. Regular monitoring is essential to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and detect potential side effects.
Side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, bradycardia, low blood pressure, and, in rare cases, visual disturbances. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms or adverse reactions.
General data about CARIVALAN 12.5mg / 5mg
- Substance:
- carvedilol + ivabradine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-08-2025
- Product code:
- W63603003
- Concentration:
- 12.5mg / 5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 56
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for carvedilol + ivabradine
- 12.5mg/5mg
- 12.5mg/7.5mg
- 25mg/5mg
- 25mg/7.5mg
- 6.25mg/5mg
- 6.25mg/7.5mg