Ravildo 12.5 mg 30 tablets, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems, such as angina pectoris or chronic heart failure.
Each tablet of Ravildo contains 12.5 mg of carvedilol, which works by dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure through blocking both alpha and beta receptors.
Ravildo is used in cases of:
Essential hypertension
Stable chronic angina pectoris
As adjunctive therapy for moderate to severe chronic heart failure
The starting dose is 12.5 mg daily, which may be increased by the doctor to 25 mg daily.
The appropriate dose is determined by the physician based on the patient’s condition.
Ravildo may cause some side effects, such as:
Elevated blood sugar levels
Peripheral edema
Fluid retention in the body
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Decreased platelet count
Dizziness
Ravildo tablets should not be used in cases of:
Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
Stage IV heart failure
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Severe liver impairment
Bronchial asthma
Severe bradycardia (less than 50 beats per minute)
Heart block
Cardiogenic shock
Severe hypotension
Prinzmetal’s angina
Untreated pheochromocytoma
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Severe peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
Concurrent intravenous treatment with verapamil or diltiazem
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ravildo tablets with any other medication, especially:
Antihypertensive drugs
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Digoxin
Cyclosporine
Diabetes medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Corticosteroids
Estrogen-containing contraceptive pills
Keep out of reach of children
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C
Do not use the medication after the expiry date