Carvedilol Tablets 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or discontinue use without consulting a physician. 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 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 be sufficient. However, if the effect is inadequate 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 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 older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication, patients with severely compromised heart function, patients with cardiac conduction abnormalities, patients with asthma or chronic respiratory diseases, severely hypotensive patients, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, diabetic patients, elderly patients, patients with impaired kidney or liver function, and patients with very low blood pressure should use this medication with caution. Regular heart function monitoring is required while using this medication, and it should not be abruptly discontinued but rather tapered down gradually. When taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, reduced heart rate, lower blood pressure, and difficulty breathing may occur, so caution is required. In severe cases, dangerous conditions like heart failure or cardiac arrest may occur, and medical attention should be sought immediately if symptoms arise. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and monitor closely. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and safety in children or adolescents has not been established, so use should be avoided. Elderly patients may experience higher drug concentrations due to reduced liver function, so they should start at lower dosages and be carefully monitored. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms like reduced blood pressure, decreased heart rate, and shock may occur, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication can discolor due to light exposure, so it should be stored in a light-blocking container and kept out of reach of children. Additionally, transferring it to another container can adversely affect its quality, so caution is advised.

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, weakness, hallucinations, confusion, depression, sleep disorders, nightmares, psychosis, severe bradycardia, shock, complete atrioventricular block, heart failure, cardiac arrest, hypotension, loss of consciousness, decreased pulse rate, cold extremities, edema, asystole, worsening renal function, renal failure, increased resistance in the respiratory tract, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, urticaria, itching, lichenoid reactions, sweating, allergic rash, changes in serum aminotransferases, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hypoglycemia, masking of hyperthyroid function, bradycardia, hypotension, shortness of breath, hypertension in angina, liver dysfunction, jaundice, limb pain, decreased tear production, sensory disturbances, visual disturbances, eye irritation, dry mouth, urinary disturbances, sexual dysfunction, allergic reactions, cerebrovascular disorders, increased sputum, tachycardia, hyperglycemia, flushing, leukocytosis, hematuria, myocardial infarction, hyperkalemia, myocardial depression, asystole, cardiogenic shock, dyspnea, bronchospasm, vomiting, consciousness disturbances, generalized seizures

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Brownish-red round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)