Carbet Tablet (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 two days, administer carvedilol 12.5 mg 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) Elderly patients In some elderly patients, 12.5 mg once daily may provide sufficient efficacy. However, if the effect is insufficient after 2 weeks of treatment, the dose may be increased. 2. Chronic stable angina 1) For the first two days, administer this medicine 12.5 mg 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 elderly patients), the dose may be increased to 50 mg twice daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components, patients suffering from cardiogenic shock, patients with bradycardia or heart conduction disorders, patients with cor pulmonale, patients with diabetic ketoacidosis or metabolic acidosis, patients with severely impaired heart function, patients with respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, patients with secondary hypertension, patients with certain heart diseases, and pregnant or breastfeeding women may be at risk if they take this drug. Additionally, patients with diabetes or sensitivity to allergic reactions, patients with a history of psoriasis, patients with hypotension or poor kidney function, the elderly, and patients with hyperthyroidism should use this medication with extra caution and under the guidance of their doctor. During the intake of this drug, symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and fatigue may appear, and there may be cases of decreased heart rate or excessively low blood pressure, so regular monitoring of heart function and blood pressure is necessary. Rarely, mental issues, gastrointestinal symptoms, or skin rashes may occur. Patients on this medication should have regular heart function tests during long-term use, and because abruptly stopping the medication may worsen heart disease symptoms, the dosage should be gradually reduced under the supervision of a doctor. This drug may interact with several other medications, so if taking other drugs, be sure to inform medical personnel. It is particularly necessary to take caution when used with antihypertensive agents, diabetes medications, antidepressants, anesthetics, or alcohol. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, and safety in children and adolescents has not been established. Elderly patients may have reduced liver function, resulting in higher concentrations of this drug, so starting at a lower dose and careful administration is necessary. In case of overdose, there may be a sudden drop in blood pressure and a decrease in heart rate or weakened heart function, so immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medication may discolor when exposed to light, so it should be stored in a dark container, and kept out of reach of children.

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark container that does not allow light to enter. It is also important to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*9)