Cardivine Tablet 25 mg (Carvedilol)

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 a dose 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) Older adults In some older adults, 12.5 mg once daily may provide sufficient efficacy. 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 twice daily, then administer 25 mg twice daily. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed (excluding older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those with an allergy to this medication or its components, severe cardiac shock or heart conduction disorders, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience worsening symptoms if taking this medication. Additionally, it is safest for patients with metabolic abnormalities due to diabetes, those with severe liver impairment, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding not to take this medication. Before using this medication, patients with diabetes, those with a severe history of allergies, those with heart disease or elderly patients, and those with reduced kidney function should consult with a physician to be administered carefully. During use, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, decreased heart rate, and low blood pressure may occur, so regular monitoring of heart function and blood pressure is necessary. Esteemed caution is essential, particularly for heart failure patients, as symptoms may worsen. This medication can mask symptoms of hyperthyroidism; therefore, patients with thyroid disorders should exercise caution while taking it, and sudden discontinuation of the medication can worsen symptoms, so dosage should be tapered gradually. Furthermore, this medication may interact with various drugs; thus, when taking it with other medications, it is imperative to consult a physician or pharmacist. Special caution is needed when co-administered with antihypertensive agents, antidepressants, antiarrhythmics, and insulin. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and safety for children or adolescents under 18 has not been established. Elderly patients may have reduced liver function; therefore, starting with a low dose is recommended, and close monitoring of their condition is required during treatment. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as decreased heart rate, blood pressure drop, and cardiac shock may occur, necessitating immediate contact with a medical institution for appropriate treatment. This medication may change color due to light, so it should be stored in a shaded container, away from children. It is advisable to avoid transferring it into other containers.

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• weakness
• hallucination
• confusion
• depression
• sleep disorder
• nightmares
• psychosis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that prevents light exposure and air entry. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 10