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Carvedilol
Indications / Uses
It is used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris, and as an adjunct to standard therapy in symptomatic heart failure. It is also used to reduce mortality in patients with left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction.
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Dosage / Overdosage
The doctor will determine the amount of the daily dose and the length of time for which it must be taken. Unless otherwise prescribed, 1 tablet Carvedilol daily.
Treatment should begin with 1/2 tablet Carvedilol (=12.5 mg) daily for the first two (2) days. After that treatment can continue with 1 tablet Carvedilol daily.
Do not increase the dose unless directed by the doctor. If the effect is insufficient, the doctor may increase the dose to 1 tablet Carvedilol twice daily after 14 days at the earliest. A single dose of 25 mg or a total daily dose of 50 mg should not be exceeded.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Special Precautions
Carvedilol should be used cautiously in patients who use diuretics or who are elderly or have cirrhosis, asthma, peripheral vascular disease, hyperthyroidism, prinzmetal's variant.
Carvedilol should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children because of a lack of experience in these cases.
Contraindications
Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Interactions
May mask early warning signs of hypoglycemia w/ insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs. Irregular heart rhythm or increased BP w/ Ca channel blockers eg, diltiazem or verapamil. Steep decline in BP &/or heart rate w/ reserpine, MAOIs & clonidine. Increased digoxin & cyclosporin blood levels. Decreased blood levels w/ rifampin. Increased blood levels & risk of side effects w/ quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine or propafenone.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects of carvedilol are dizziness, edema (fluid accumulation), decreased heart rate, diarrhea and postural hypotension (a rapid decrease in blood pressure when going from the seated to the standing position that causes light-headedness and/or fainting). Taking carvedilol with food minimizes the risk of postural hypotension.
Other common side effects of Carvedilol are irregular heart rhythm, and abnormalities of vision.
Wearers of contact lens should be aware of the possibility or reduced lacrimation.
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