Bynex Carvedilol Tablets 25 mg

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first two days, administer 12.5 mg of carvedilol 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 the dose to 25 mg twice daily. The maximum dose per administration is 25 mg, and the maximum daily dose is 50 mg. 2) Older adults In some older adults, 12.5 mg once daily may provide sufficient effect. However, if the effect is insufficient after 2 weeks of treatment, the dose may be increased. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) For the first two days, administer 12.5 mg of this medicine orally twice daily, then administer 25 mg orally twice daily. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (excluding older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily. 3. Congestive heart failure Before starting treatment with this medicine, the standard treatment regimen already being administered (the conventional treatment regimen for chronic heart failure, consisting of an ACE inhibitor, a diuretic, and usually a digitalis preparation) should be stable. Fluid retention should also be minimized before starting treatment with this medicine. 1) The usual initial dose is 3.125 mg of this medicine orally twice daily for 2 weeks. If the patient tolerates this treatment well, increase the dose to 6.25 mg twice daily and administer for 2 weeks, then increase to 12.5 mg twice daily and administer for 2 weeks, and then increase to 25 mg twice daily. 2) After taking each dose for at least 2 weeks, increase the dose gradually to the highest dose the patient can tolerate. 3) The effective minimum 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 regulate the rate of absorption, it is recommended that this medicine be taken with meals in the morning and evening. Taking it with meals slows the rate of absorption and may reduce the incidence of orthostatic hypotension.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals with an allergy to this drug or its components, patients in cardiogenic shock, those with very slow heart rates, individuals with cardiac conduction issues, patients with right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension, those with metabolic disturbances from diabetes, patients with extremely weak or unstable heart failure, individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, secondary hypertension patients, certain heart disease patients, individuals with severe hypotension, those with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with peripheral vascular disorders. In addition, it should be administered cautiously in diabetic patients or those sensitive to allergic reactions, individuals with a history or family history of psoriasis, heart disease patients with hypotension, chronic congestive heart failure patients, individuals with impaired renal function, mild bradycardia patients, elderly patients, those with rapidly fluctuating blood pressure, patients with acute cardiac conditions, and in cases of co-administration with certain medications. While taking this medication, central nervous system symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and fatigue may occur, and there may be a risk of slowed heart rate or lowered blood pressure, requiring caution. Furthermore, symptoms of heart failure may worsen, and there is a risk of declining kidney function, necessitating regular checkups. This medication can cause various side effects, including liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, hematologic anomalies, and endocrine changes. If any abnormal symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Long-term use of this drug requires regular monitoring of heart function, blood pressure, and pulse, and it should not be abruptly discontinued; dosage should be gradually reduced following a doctor's instructions. Older patients should start at a low dose and be closely monitored for their condition. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. When co-administered with certain medications, heart rate and blood pressure should be carefully monitored. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and its use is not recommended in children or adolescents under 18 years of age, as safety has not been established. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as decreased blood pressure, decreased heart rate, reduced heart function, shock, and difficulty breathing may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication may discolor when exposed to light, so it should be stored in an opaque container and kept out of the reach of children. Transferring to different containers is not advisable for quality maintenance.

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light exposure. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, maintaining a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is important. Storing it this way helps preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 10)