Basodilen Tablet (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or discontinue this medication without a doctor's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) Administer carvedilol orally at 12.5 mg once daily for the first 2 days, then 25 mg once daily thereafter. (2) The usual dose is 25 mg orally once daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed, increase to 25 mg twice daily. The maximum dose is 25 mg per dose and 50 mg per day. 2) Older adults In some older adults, 12.5 mg once daily may be sufficiently effective. However, the dose may be increased if the response is inadequate after 2 weeks of treatment. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) Administer 12.5 mg of this drug orally twice daily for the first 2 days, then 25 mg per dose twice daily thereafter. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed (excluding older adults), the dose may be increased up to 50 mg per dose twice daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with an allergy to this medication or its components, those with severely weakened heart function, patients with heart conduction abnormalities, patients with lung disease or asthma may experience exacerbation of symptoms. Additionally, patients with metabolic disorders due to diabetes, pregnant or lactating women, and those with severely impaired liver or kidney function may be at risk when taking this medication. Patients with peripheral circulation disorders or certain heart diseases should also exercise caution. This medication should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, the elderly, those with hypotension, and patients with impaired kidney function, and during treatment, heart function, blood pressure, blood glucose, etc. should be regularly monitored. Symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, decreased heart rate, and hypotension may occur during usage, and in severe cases, dangerous conditions such as heart failure or cardiac arrest may arise. If any of these symptoms occur, consult a medical professional immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so special caution is needed when taken with antihypertensives, antidiabetic drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, calcium channel blockers, and antiarrhythmic drugs. Additionally, taking it with alcohol or grapefruit juice may alter its effects. Pregnant or lactating women should not take this medication, and safety has not been established for children and adolescents under the age of 18. The elderly may have increased drug concentration due to decreased liver function, hence it should be started cautiously at a lower dose. In case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension, decreased heart rate, respiratory distress, and consciousness impairment may appear, requiring immediate medical attention. For long-term use of this medication, regular monitoring of heart function, blood pressure, and blood tests is necessary, and sudden discontinuation may worsen heart symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced according to the doctor's instructions. Finally, this medication may discolor upon exposure to light, so it should be stored away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that keeps out light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1°C and 30°C while storing the medication, as this helps preserve its efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 10)