Dilatrend Tablets 6.25 mg (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this drug without a physician's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first 2 days, administer carvedilol 12.5 mg orally once daily, then administer 25 mg orally once daily. (2) The usual dose is 25 mg orally once daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed, increase to 25 mg twice daily. The maximum dose per administration is 25 mg, and the maximum daily dose is 50 mg. 2) Elderly patients In some elderly patients, 12.5 mg once daily may be sufficient. However, if the effect is inadequate after 2 weeks of treatment, the dose may be increased. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this drug twice daily orally, then administer 25 mg twice daily orally. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (excluding elderly patients), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily. 3. Congestive heart failure Before starting treatment with this drug, the patient's existing standard therapy (conventional treatment for chronic heart failure with an ACE inhibitor, a diuretic, and usually a digitalis preparation) must be stable. Fluid retention should also be minimized before starting treatment with this drug. 1) In general, the initial dose is 3.125 mg of this drug orally twice daily for 2 weeks. If the patient tolerates this treatment well, increase the dose to 6.25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, then to 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, and then to 25 mg twice daily. 2) Increase the dose gradually after administering each dose level for at least 2 weeks, up to the dose tolerated by the patient. 3) The minimum effective dose is 6.25 mg twice daily. The maximum dose is 25 mg twice daily for patients weighing 85 kg or less and 50 mg twice daily for patients weighing more than 85 kg. 4) To control the rate of absorption, it is recommended to take the drug with meals in the morning and evening. Taking it with meals slows absorption and may reduce the incidence of orthostatic hypotension.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, those allergic to this drug or its components, patients with severely compromised heart function, patients with bradycardia or conduction problems, and individuals with respiratory disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience exacerbation of symptoms if they take this medication. Additionally, patients with metabolic abnormalities due to diabetes, severe liver dysfunction, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication. This drug affects blood pressure and heart function, so caution is necessary for patients with very low blood pressure, severe heart failure, or peripheral vascular circulation disorders. During treatment with this drug, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and headache may occur, and heart rate may slow down or heart failure symptoms may worsen, so regular heart condition assessments are required. Blood sugar control may become more difficult, so diabetic patients should regularly check their blood sugar levels, and patients with thyroid dysfunction should also exercise caution. This drug may interact with other medications, so anyone taking blood pressure medications, heart medications, diabetes medications, antidepressants, or any other drugs should consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Stopping this medication suddenly may worsen heart symptoms, so dosages should be gradually reduced under a doctor's guidance. Care should be taken when driving or operating hazardous machinery due to possible dizziness or drowsiness. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a cool and dry place protected from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• weakness
• hallucinations
• confusion
• depression
• sleep disturbances
• nightmares
• psychosis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round tablets

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 10)