Carvedilol Benefits & Uses

Carvedilol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Carvedilol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carvedilol Related Warnings

Is the use of Carvedilol safe for pregnant women?

Carvedilol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Carvedilol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Carvedilol safe during breastfeeding?

Carvedilol is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Carvedilol on the Kidneys?

Using Carvedilol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Carvedilol on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Carvedilol on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Carvedilol on the Heart?

Carvedilol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Carvedilol with Other Drugs

Carvedilol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Carvedilol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carvedilol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Asthma
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Liver Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Carvedilol

Is this Carvedilol habit forming or addictive?

Carvedilol is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Carvedilol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Carvedilol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Carvedilol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Carvedilol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carvedilol

Carvedilol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Carvedilol

Taking alcohol with Carvedilol can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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