Carter Tablet 12.5 mg (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without your 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 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) Older adults For some older adults, 12.5 mg once daily may provide 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 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this medicine twice daily orally, then administer 25 mg twice daily orally. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed (excluding older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily. 3. Congestive heart failure Before starting treatment with this medicine, the patient's existing standard treatment regimen (conventional treatment for chronic heart failure, comprising an ACE inhibitor, a diuretic, and usually a digitalis preparation) should be stable. Fluid retention should also be minimized before starting treatment with this medicine. 1) The usual initial dose is 3.125 mg of this medicine orally twice daily for 2 weeks. If the patient tolerates this treatment well, increase the dose to 6.25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, then to 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, and then to 25 mg twice daily. 2) Increase the dose gradually only after taking each dose level for at least 2 weeks, up to the dose the patient can tolerate. 3) The effective minimum dose is 6.25 mg twice daily. The maximum dose is 25 mg twice daily for patients weighing 85 kg or less, and 50 mg 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, it can be dangerous for patients who are allergic to this drug or its components, have severely compromised heart function, have very slow heart rhythms, or problems with heart conduction. Additionally, it should be avoided in patients with lung diseases or asthma as it may induce bronchospasm. It is also not safe for patients with severe diabetes, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. While using this medication, heart function, blood pressure, and pulse should be regularly monitored. If symptoms worsen, the dosage should be reduced or the drug should be discontinued. Stopping the medication suddenly can exacerbate heart problems or angina symptoms, so it must be tapered off under a doctor's guidance. This medication can interact with various drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Special caution is required when used with blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, and heart-related drugs. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the possibility of dizziness or drowsiness, and the antihypertensive effect may be enhanced if taken with alcohol. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication as it may pose risks to the fetus or newborn. Safety for children and adolescents has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have decreased liver function, which can lead to increased drug concentrations; therefore, treatment should start at a lower dose, and conditions should be closely monitored. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as hypotension, bradycardia, and decreased heart function may occur, necessitating immediate contact with a medical institution for appropriate treatment. This medication may discolor when exposed to light, so it should be stored in a dark place, kept out of reach of children, and should not be transferred to other containers.

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in containers that block light. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Brownish-red round tablets

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)