Carvedilol Tablets (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without the doctor's instruction. 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 a 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 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 older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg per dose twice daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, those with severely impaired cardiac function, those with very slow heart rates, those with heart diseases related to the lungs, those with metabolic issues due to diabetes, and those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be at risk if they take this medication. In addition, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. It should also not be administered in cases of genetic issues like lactose intolerance. This medication should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, patients with weak heart function, those with impaired kidney or liver functions, and the elderly. During use, blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, and liver and kidney functions should be regularly monitored, and if abnormal symptoms appear, consultation with a doctor should be done immediately. During the initial period of taking this medication, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue may occur, and in severe cases, reduced heart rate, lowered blood pressure, worsening heart failure, liver dysfunction, and allergic reactions may arise, so symptoms should be closely monitored. This medicine has many interactions with other drugs, so if taken with other antihypertensives, cardiac medications, hypoglycemics, sedatives, antidepressants, alcohol, etc., it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Stopping the medication suddenly may worsen cardiac-related symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced as directed by a doctor, and it should not be stopped arbitrarily. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, so use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe blood pressure reduction, decreased heart rate, respiratory distress, and consciousness disorders may occur; therefore, appropriate treatment should be sought immediately from a medical institution.

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a lightproof container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, which should not be too high or too low, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)