Karvezide
Karvezide - Basic Information
Indication of Karvezide:
Karvezide is used to control high blood pressure (also called hypertension). Everybody has blood pressure which is important to supply blood around the body, but when blood pressure becomes higher than normal, it may cause damage to blood vessels in organs such as the heart, kidneys, eyes and the brain.Action of Karvezide:
Karvezide contains two ingredients that work together to help lower high blood pressure: Irbesartan controls your blood pressure, by preventing blood vessels from tightening thus reducing your blood pressure.Hydrochlorothiazide controls your blood pressure by increasing your urine volume, which also aids in lowering blood pressure.Dose Advice of Karvezide:
Karvezide is only available via prescription from your doctor, and can be taken with or without food. It should be taken at the same time each day (preferably in the morning) in order to obtain its best effect and to help you remember to take it. It does not cure high blood pressure, therefore it is important to continue taking it until your doctor tells you to stopWhile on this medication it is important not to take any supplements containing potassium unless advised by your doctor.The medication may make you feel dizzy, especially if you stand up too quickly. If you suffer from this, get up gradually to avoid the dizzyness and sit down or lie down until effects pass.Schedule of Karvezide:
Schedule 4Common side effects of Karvezide:
All medicines have side effects. Some side effects can be serious, but the most common ones are mild. Common side effects occurring in more than 1% of patients prescribed Karvezide include: HeadacheDizziness/light-headednessStomach discomfort, nausea and vomitingTiredness, feeling exhaustedSexual problemsConsult your doctor if you experience one of the above symptoms and it is worrisome.Uncommon side effects of Karvezide:
These are some side effects that occur in less than 1% of patients and are uncommon. Do not be alarmed by this list, they are uncommon side effects and a patient will not necessarily experience any of these.Skin rashMuscle pain, muscle weaknessJaundice(yellowing of skin and eyes) Passing little or no urine, weaknessChange in heart rhythmAppetite LossFeeling generally unwell, feverConsult your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms or any other unusual or abnormal symptoms.Reference:
Australian Medicines Handbook 2007. Adelaide: AMH Pty Ltd; 2007.eAPP Guide 2007 version 1 Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Company Ltd.Lazo, J, Gilman A, Brunton L, Parker K. Goodman & Gilmans the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.11th ed New York: McGraw-Hill; 2005.Diseases treated by Karvezide:
Hypertension (High blood pressure)Treatments associated with Karvezide:
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB))GN: Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan
Con: hypertension
Cla: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)