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Duberol Tablets (Carvedilol)

Duberol Tablets (Carvedilol)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Carvedilol›25mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
100 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 10)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200410892 · Notified 2004.06.18 · Insurance code 640900200

Summary

Main use
Treatment of essential hypertension and chronic stable angina
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Do not increase the dose or discontinue this medication without a physician's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first 2 days, administer carvedilol 12.5 mg orally once daily, then administer 25 mg orally once daily. (2) The usual dosage 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 For 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 medication per dose orally twice daily, then administer 25 mg per dose orally twice daily. 2) The usual dosage is 25 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (except in elderly patients), the dose may be increased up to 50 mg per dose twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of essential hypertension and chronic stable angina

  • Essential hypertension
  • stable angina
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This medication is used for essential hypertension and stable angina.

How to take

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or discontinue this medication without a physician's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first 2 days, administer carvedilol 12.5 mg orally once daily, then administer 25 mg orally once daily. (2) The usual dosage 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 For 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 medication per dose orally twice daily, then administer 25 mg per dose orally twice daily. 2) The usual dosage is 25 mg per dose twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (except in elderly patients), the dose may be increased up to 50 mg per dose twice daily.

Precautions

This medication works on the heart and blood vessels to lower blood pressure and reduce the burden on the heart. This medication should not be administered to individuals with certain heart diseases or lung diseases, severe hypotension, severe liver dysfunction, or to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Diabetic patients, patients with impaired kidney function, the elderly, and patients with hypotension must exercise special caution when using this medication. During the course of treatment, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, decreased heart rate, and low blood pressure may occur, and in severe cases, heart failure or cardiac conduction abnormalities can develop, necessitating regular check-ups. Do not abruptly stop taking this medication; dosage should be gradually reduced according to your doctor's instructions. Additionally, this medication may interact with various other medications, so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking other drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and safety for children and adolescents has not been established. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter, and kept out of reach of children. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, reduced heart rate, and impaired heart function can occur, so immediate medical assistance is required.

Side effects

  • Dizziness
  • headache
  • fatigue
  • weakness
  • hallucination
  • confusion
  • depression
  • sleep disorders
  • nightmares
  • psychosis
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  • severe bradycardia
  • shock
  • complete heart block
  • heart failure
  • cardiac arrest
  • significant decrease in blood pressure
  • loss of consciousness
  • decreased pulse rate
  • cold extremities
  • edema
  • worsening heart failure
  • asystole
  • worsening renal function
  • renal failure
  • increased respiratory airway resistance
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • lichenoid reaction
  • sweating
  • allergic rash
  • changes in serum aminotransferases
  • thrombocytopenia
  • leukopenia
  • hypoglycemia
  • masking of hyperthyroid function
  • hyperglycemia
  • weight gain
  • increased serum cholesterol
  • bradycardia
  • hypotension
  • shortness of breath
  • hypertension in angina patients
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • limb pain
  • decreased tear production
  • sensory disturbances
  • visual impairment
  • eye irritation
  • dry mouth
  • urinary disorders
  • sexual dysfunction
  • allergic reactions
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • marked decrease in blood pressure
  • slowed heartbeat
  • myocardial weakness
  • asystole
  • cardiogenic shock
  • difficulty breathing
  • bronchospasm
  • vomiting
  • altered consciousness
  • generalized seizures

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also best to store it at a temperature ranging from 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way maintains the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

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

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