Cardivas is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure hypertension High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries If it continues for a long time the heart and arteries may not function properly This can damage the blood vessels of the brain heart and kidneys resulting in a stroke heart failure or kidney failure High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled Cardivas is also used to prevent further worsening of congestive heart failure It is also used to treat left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack Left ventricular dysfunction occurs when the left ventricle the main pumping chamber of the heart stiffens and enlarges and can cause the lungs to fill with blood Cardivas belongs to a group of medicines called beta adrenergic blocking agents beta blocking agents or more commonly beta blockers Beta blockers work by affecting the response to some nerve impulses in certain parts of the body As a result they decrease the heart s need for blood and oxygen by reducing its workload They also help the heart to beat more regularly Cardivas may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor

Don t stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first Stopping Cardivas 6 25 Tablet 10 s gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure cause chest pain or a heart attack Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms Cardivas 6 25 Tablet 10 s can cause low blood sugar hypoglycaemia This medication should be used with caution if you have diabetes particularly if you are taking insulin or other diabetes drugs that may cause low blood sugar This medication can also induce low blood sugar in babies children and adults who do not have diabetes Do not take Cardivas 6 25 Tablet 10 s if you have asthma or similar breathing difficulties It could make your asthma severe