Cardivas CR (20 mg) [Carvedilol]

Drug brand Cardivas CR (20 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Carvedilol. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 88.00 (arround $1.232 US Dollar)

Generic :	Carvedilol
Pharma Company :	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Brand Label :	Cardivas CR (20 mg)
Preparation Type :	Capsule
Single Dose :	1 Capsule
Composition :	Carvedilol-20 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Capsule
Price Unit :	Rs 8.8
Price Pack :	Rs 88.00 INR (arround $1.232 US Dollar)

Drug details for Cardivas CR (20 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Cardivas CR (20 mg) is Carvedilol.

Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to all parts of the body) and high blood pressure. It also is used to treat people who have had a heart attack. Carvedilol is often used in combination with other medications. Carvedilol is in a class of medications called beta-blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Cardivas CR (20 mg) - Carvedilol - For more details on its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cardivas CR (20 mg) - Carvedilol..

Generic Drug Substitutes for : Cardivas CR (20 mg)

There are 1 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Cardivas CR (20 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Carvedilol-20 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Carvedilol-20 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Carca CR (20 mg)	97.25

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