Kyungbo Carvedilol Tablet

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, take 12.5 mg of carvedilol orally once daily, then take 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 is 25 mg per dose and 50 mg per day. 2) Older adults For some older adults, 12.5 mg once daily may be sufficient. 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, take 12.5 mg of this medicine twice daily, then take 25 mg twice daily. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed (except in older adults), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those who have allergies to this medication or its components, patients with cardiogenic shock, patients with very slow heart rate or heart conduction abnormalities, patients with pulmonary heart disease, patients with metabolic disorders due to diabetes, patients with very weak heart function, and individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be at risk if they take this medication. Additionally, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with severe hypotension should not use this medication. Caution is advised for patients with diabetes or a history of hypersensitivity, those with hypotension, those with poor kidney function, and the elderly. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and headaches may occur, and there may be a slowing of the heart rate or excessively low blood pressure. Regular heart function tests are necessary as heart failure symptoms may worsen. Furthermore, liver function impairments, deteriorating kidney function, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal symptoms, skin rashes, blood disorders, and endocrine problems may arise, so immediate consultation with health professionals is required upon any abnormal symptoms. This medication has a high potential for drug interactions, so care should be taken when used alongside antihypertensives, antidepressants, hypoglycemic agents, anesthetics, etc. Especially, strict monitoring by health professionals is necessary when combined with medications that may affect blood pressure or heart rate. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medication, and safety in children and adolescents has not been established. Elderly patients may experience increased blood concentration of this medication due to decreased liver function, so treatment should start at a low dose and conditions should be closely monitored. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension, decreased heart rate, impaired heart function, shock, and breathing difficulties may occur, so immediate notification to healthcare professionals and appropriate emergency treatment is necessary. This medication requires regular monitoring of heart function, blood pressure, and heart rate during long-term use, and sudden discontinuation can worsen symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced according to the instructions of healthcare professionals. When storing, keep it in a light-protected container and out of reach of children.

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)