Carvedilol Tablets
Designed to alleviate cardiac strain, this medication is indicated to support the management of hypertension and chronic heart failure by reducing heart rate.
Strengths: 3.125 · 6.25 · 12.5 · 25mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Eucardic
- Therapeutic class
Beta blocker
- Pharmacological class
Non-selective beta blocker
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; headache
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; oedema; hypotension
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
digoxin; verapamil; diltiazem
- Age restrictions
Adult use only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use only if benefit outweighs risk.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to carvedilol; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; second or third degree heart block; severe bradycardia
Precautions and warnings
do not stop treatment abruptly; may mask symptoms of hypoglycaemia; avoid driving if dizziness occurs
Serious side effects
heart block — requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to alleviate cardiac strain, this medication is indicated to support the management of hypertension and chronic heart failure by reducing heart rate.
Mechanism of action
Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker and alpha-1 blocker. It reduces peripheral vascular resistance through alpha-blocking activity and prevents reflex tachycardia through non-selective beta-blocking activity, effectively lowering blood pressure.
Carvedilol Tablets
Designed to alleviate cardiac strain, this medication is indicated to support the management of hypertension and chronic heart failure by reducing heart rate.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Carvedilol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 3.125 mg1354-3-125-mg-16314
- 360 tablets - 6.25 mg1354-6-25-mg-16294
- 180 tablets - 12.5 mg1354-12-5-mg-16300