Carvedilol Tablets 25 mg (Carvedilol)

Adult dose

Do not increase the dose or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's instructions. Essential hypertension Adults For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of carvedilol orally once daily, then administer 25 mg orally once daily. 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. Elderly patients In some elderly patients, 12.5 mg once daily may provide sufficient effect. However, the dose may be increased if the effect is insufficient after 2 weeks of treatment. Chronic stable angina For the first 2 days, administer 12.5 mg of this medicine orally twice daily, then administer 25 mg orally twice daily. The usual dose is 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. If an increase is needed (excluding elderly patients), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily. Congestive heart failure Before starting treatment with this medicine, the patient's existing standard treatment regimen (conventional treatment for chronic heart failure with an ACE inhibitor, diuretic, and usually a digitalis preparation) must be stable. Fluid retention should also be minimized before starting treatment with this medicine. 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 increase to 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, and then increase to 25 mg twice daily. Increase the dose gradually after taking each dose level for at least 2 weeks, up to the dose tolerated by the patient. The minimum effective 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. To control the rate of absorption, it is recommended to take the medicine 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 used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, those with severely compromised heart function, very slow heart rates, heart diseases related to the lungs, metabolic disorders due to diabetes, severe heart failure, asthma or chronic pulmonary disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women may be at risk when taking this medication. Additionally, patients with diabetes, those sensitive to allergic reactions, low blood pressure, impaired kidney function, and elderly individuals should exercise special caution when using this medication. In such cases, it should be taken carefully under the guidance of a physician. When taking this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and headache may occur, and heart rates may slow down or blood pressure may drop too low. In severe cases, heart failure may worsen or side effects such as difficulty breathing or skin rashes may occur, so it is important to consult a doctor if any abnormal symptoms appear. For long-term use, regular checks of heart function, blood pressure, and liver and kidney function should be conducted, and if suddenly discontinued, symptoms of heart disease may worsen, so dosage should be gradually reduced under a doctor’s guidance. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other antihypertensives, diabetes medications, heart medications, antidepressants, sedatives, etc. Particularly, when undergoing anesthesia or surgery, it is crucial to inform medical personnel about the use of this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and children or adolescents under 18 should avoid use as safety and effectiveness have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, arrhythmias, difficulty breathing, and consciousness disorders may present, so it is important to seek immediate medical treatment.

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also recommended to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×9)]