Intrack Tablet (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without a physician's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first 2 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) Elderly patients In some elderly patients, 12.5 mg once daily may provide an adequate 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 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this medicine per dose orally twice daily, then administer 25 mg per dose orally twice daily. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (excluding elderly patients), the dose may be increased to 50 mg per dose twice daily. 3. Congestive heart failure Before starting treatment with this medicine, the standard treatment regimen already being administered (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 medicine. 1) Generally, the initial dose is 3.125 mg of this medicine per dose orally twice daily for 2 weeks. If the patient tolerates this treatment well, increase the dose to 6.25 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks, then to 12.5 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks, and then to 25 mg per dose twice daily. 2) Increase the dose gradually after taking each dose for at least 2 weeks, up to the dose tolerated by the patient. 3) The minimum effective dose is 6.25 mg per dose twice daily. The maximum dose is 25 mg per dose twice daily for patients weighing 85 kg or less, and 50 mg per dose twice daily for patients weighing more than 85 kg. 4) To control 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 administered to certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medication or its components, those with severely impaired heart function, patients with conduction disorders of the heart, and patients with severe asthma or lung diseases should not use this medication. Additionally, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction should avoid taking this medication. Patients with genetic lactose intolerance should also avoid this drug. This medication should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, the elderly, patients with low blood pressure, and those with poor kidney function, as side effects may occur. It should be taken under the guidance of a physician. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and headaches may appear, and there could be a decreased heart rate or low blood pressure, so caution is needed. In severe cases, serious problems such as heart failure or cardiac arrest may occur, making regular heart condition checks important. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so if you are currently taking other medications, it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Special caution is necessary when taken alongside antihypertensives, blood glucose regulators, antidepressants, and sedatives. Abruptly stopping this medication may worsen symptoms; therefore, dosage adjustments should be made gradually according to the physician's instructions. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery during treatment, and also exercise caution with alcohol consumption. Additionally, regular monitoring of liver, kidney, and heart functions is necessary during prolonged use. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased heart rate, and respiratory distress may occur, so immediate medical attention is required for appropriate management. This medication may discolor if exposed to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that protects from light and kept out of reach of children.

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-protecting, sealed container. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP*10)