Cabeol Tablet (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or discontinue treatment without a doctor'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 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 provide an adequate effect. However, the dose may be increased if the effect is insufficient after 2 weeks of treatment. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this drug twice daily, then administer 25 mg twice daily. 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.

This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or conditions. For instance, it may be dangerous for those with allergies to this medication or its components, cardiogenic shock, cardiac conduction disturbances, pulmonary heart disease, diabetes-related metabolic disorders, severe heart failure, asthma, or chronic pulmonary diseases. Additionally, this medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, nor by patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Caution is advised when using this medication in patients with diabetes, severe allergic reactions, impaired kidney or liver function, elderly patients, and those with cardiovascular diseases. It is important for these patients to regularly monitor and observe blood pressure, heart rate, kidney, and liver function while taking this medication. Possible side effects during treatment include dizziness, fatigue, headache, decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, digestive symptoms, skin rashes, among others, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so care should be taken when taking it with other blood pressure medications, cardiac medications, diabetes medications, sedatives, antidepressants, and alcohol. It is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Also, stopping this medication suddenly may worsen cardiovascular symptoms, so the dosage should be decreased slowly according to the physician's instructions. Caution is required for activities requiring alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, especially when first starting or changing the dosage of this medication. In the case of overdose, serious symptoms like low blood pressure, decreased heart rate, decreased cardiac function, and respiratory distress may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. Finally, this medication may discolor due to light exposure, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light and kept out of reach of children; it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

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

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be safely maintained.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 9]