Carviflo Information

Carviflo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Carviflo have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Carviflo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Carviflo have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Carviflo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Carviflo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Carviflo related warnings talks about Carviflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Carviflo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Carviflo in conditions like Diabetes, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Carviflo contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Carviflo with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Carviflo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Carviflo Benefits & Uses
Carviflo Dosage & How to Take
Carviflo Side Effects
Carviflo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Carviflo with Other Drugs
Carviflo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Carviflo
Carviflo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Carviflo Benefits & Uses

Carviflo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Carviflo Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carviflo Related Warnings

Is the use of Carviflo safe for pregnant women?

Carviflo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Carviflo again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Carviflo safe during breastfeeding?

Carviflo is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Carviflo on the Kidneys?

Carviflo is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Carviflo on the Liver?

Carviflo has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Carviflo on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Carviflo on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Carviflo with Other Drugs

Carviflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Carviflo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carviflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Asthma
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Liver Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Carviflo

Is this Carviflo habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Carviflo.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Carviflo. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Carviflo should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Carviflo is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Carviflo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carviflo

Some foods when eaten with Carviflo can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Carviflo

Taking alcohol with Carviflo can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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