Carloc 3.125 Tablet

How to use Carloc 3.125 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carloc 3.125 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Carloc 3.125 Tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Expert Advice

• Carloc 3.125 Tablet is used for treating heart failure and for preventing angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
• It should be taken with food.
• Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Carloc 3.125 Tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
• Carloc 3.125 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Carloc 3.125 Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
• Do not stop taking Carloc 3.125 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When will I feel better after taking Carloc?

If you are taking Carloc for high blood pressure then your blood pressure will get into your normal range within 2 hours, and it may take 1 week to show its full effects. However, if you are taking Carloc for angina or heart failure, it may take several weeks or months to make you feel better.

Q. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

You eat and drink normally while taking Carloc. However, making lifestyle changes like stop smoking, eating healthy food and exercising regularly can further give a boost to your health.

Q. Do I need to avoid playing sports while taking Carloc?

You can continue playing sports while taking Carloc. Exercising regularly can help you in controlling your blood pressure. However, do not over do it or push yourself too hard while exercising or playing sports.

Q. Does Carloc cause weight gain?

Carloc usually does not cause weight gain. However, it may cause some weight gain when you first start taking this medicine.

Q. Will the use of Carloc affect my fertility?

Carloc is not know to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues while taking this medicine.

Q. Does Carloc cause headaches?

Yes, Carloc can cause headache when you first start taking this medicine. However, this headache may be temporary and it will go away with time. Consult your doctor if your headache doesn"t seem to go away.Show moreShow less