Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's instructions. 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults (1) For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of carvedilol orally once daily, followed by 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) Elderly patients In some elderly patients, 12.5 mg once daily may provide a sufficient effect. However, the dose may be increased if the effect is insufficient after 2 weeks of treatment. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this medicine twice daily, followed by 25 mg twice daily. 2) The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If a dose increase is needed (excluding elderly patients), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily.

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, it must not be administered to patients who have allergies to this medication or its components, are experiencing cardiogenic shock, have extremely slow heart rates or conduction problems, have cor pulmonale, have metabolic disorders due to diabetes, have severely impaired cardiac function, have asthma or chronic pulmonary diseases, or are pregnant or nursing. Additionally, patients with diabetes, severe allergic reactions, impaired kidney or liver function, elderly patients, and patients with low blood pressure should use this medication with special caution. This medication can affect heart function, so it is essential to regularly monitor heart condition, and if symptoms worsen, consult a physician immediately. Side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, decreased heart rate, lowered blood pressure, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur while taking this medication. Especially if heart-related adverse reactions arise, treatment should be stopped immediately or dosage adjusted. Discontinuing this medication suddenly can worsen heart symptoms; therefore, the dosage should be gradually reduced according to a physician's instruction, and discontinuation should not be done arbitrarily. Additionally, caution should be exercised while driving or operating dangerous machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Due to interactions with other medications, patients should inform healthcare providers if they are taking other drugs, especially when used in conjunction with antihypertensives, antidiabetics, antidepressants, sedatives, or calcium channel blockers. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and safety for children or adolescents has not been established, so it is not recommended.

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it must be stored in a dark container that prevents light from entering. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 9) - 90 tablets/PTP[10 tablets/PTP × 9]