Carvedilol

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Carvedilol uses


Carvedilol is a non-selective beta blocker indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate congestive heart failure (CHF). It blocks beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors as well as the alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.

Indication: For the treatment of mild or moderate (NYHA class II or III) heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin.

Carvedilol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent with alpha1-blocking activity and is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and mild or moderate (NYHA class II or III) heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin. Carvedilol is a racemic mixture in which nonselective b-adrenoreceptor blocking activity is present in the S(-) enantiomer and a-adrenergic blocking activity is present in both R(+) and S(-) enantiomers at equal potency. Carvedilol has no intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. The effect of carvedilol's b-adrenoreceptor blocking activity has been demonstrated in animal and human studies showing that Carvedilol (1) reduces cardiac output in normal subjects; (2) reduces exercise-and/or isoproterenol-induced tachycardia and (3) reduces reflex orthostatic tachycardia.

Carvedilol information

Carvedilol is a blood pressure medication and belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. These beta-blockers affect the circulatory system, which includes the human heart, arteries and veins.

Carvedilol indications

This medication is used primarily in treating hypertension or high blood pressure.

Carvedilol warnings

Taking Carvedilol may not be advisable if you have any of the following conditions:

asthma

heart problems such as low blood pressure, slow heart rate, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker or heart failure

diabetes

depression

thyroid disease

kidney disease

liver disease

any type of circulatory disease

You may not be able to take this drug, may need dosage adjustments, or may need special monitoring while taking Carvedilol if you have any of the preceding conditions.

Carvedilol belongs to the FDA pregnancy category C, which means that this drug may be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without your doctor's consent, especially when you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant or currently breast-feeding. This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blood pressure changes. Employ caution when driving or performing hazardous activities. Do not drink alcohol when using this drug.

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Carvedilol intake guidelines

This drug should be taken exactly as instructed by your doctor. If there are matters regarding this blood pressure medication that you do not understand, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to explain those matters to you.

Each dose of Carvedilol should be taken with a full glass of water. It should be taken with food to minimize dizziness. The medication should be taken in at the same time daily, and it should be taken regularly to gain the maximum benefit.

Carvedilol dosage

The dosage of Carvedilol that is best suited to you and your condition should be prescribed by your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regard to a variety of factors.

Carvedilol overdose

Symptoms of overdose of this drug include the following:

slow heart beat

fainting

dizziness

weakness

confusion

seizures

nausea and vomiting

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention as you may be experiencing an overdose.

Carvedilol missed dose

If possible, do not miss a dose of this drug. If a dose is missed, however, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the subsequent dose according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Carvedilol side effects

Carvedilol may have any of the following serious side effects and allergic reactions:

difficulty breathing

closing of the throat

swelling of the lips, face and / or tongue

hives

wheezing or shortness of breath

unusually slow or irregular heartbeat

sudden weight gain

chest pain

swelling of the feet, ankles or lower legs

unusually cold or blue hand or feet

If you experience any of the preceding symptoms, discontinue the use of Carvedilol and seek immediate medical attention. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Carvedilol may also have less serious side effects that are more likely to occur. These include:

fatigue or dizziness

weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate

diarrhoea or abdominal pain

insomnia

dryness of the eyes

If you experience any of the preceding symptoms, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately. Other side effects may also occur when you take Carvedilol Meliapharm. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual during or after taking this drug.

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Carvedilol drug reactions

Before you take Carvedilol Meliapharm, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

heart medication such as nifedipine, reserpine, verapamil, diltiazem, clonidine, digoxin, doxazosin, quanadrel, prazosin or terazosin

diabetes medication

non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

respiratory medications

stomach medications

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Carvedilol pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Carvedilol available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.

Price
Apo-Carvedilol 12.5 mg Tablet0.84 USD
Apo-Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet0.84 USD
Apo-Carvedilol 3.125 mg Tablet0.84 USD
Apo-Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet0.84 USD
Carvedilol 12.5 mg tablet2.18 USD
Carvedilol 25 mg tablet2.18 USD
Carvedilol 3.125 mg tablet2.18 USD
Carvedilol 6.25 mg tablet2.18 USD
Coreg 12.5 mg tablet2.54 USD
Coreg 25 mg tablet2.54 USD
Coreg 3.125 mg tablet2.54 USD
Coreg 6.25 mg tablet2.54 USD
Coreg CR 10 mg 24 Hour Capsule4.77 USD
Coreg CR 20 mg 24 Hour Capsule4.77 USD
Coreg CR 40 mg 24 Hour Capsule4.77 USD
Coreg CR 80 mg 24 Hour Capsule4.77 USD
Coreg cr 10 mg capsule4.59 USD
Coreg cr 20 mg capsule4.59 USD
Coreg cr 40 mg capsule4.59 USD
Coreg cr 80 mg capsule4.59 USD
Phl-Carvedilol 12.5 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Phl-Carvedilol 3.125 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Phl-Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Pms-Carvedilol 12.5 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Pms-Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Pms-Carvedilol 3.125 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Pms-Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ran-Carvedilol 12.5 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ran-Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ran-Carvedilol 3.125 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ran-Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ratio-Carvedilol 12.5 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ratio-Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ratio-Carvedilol 3.125 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Ratio-Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet0.79 USD
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Carvedilol 12.5 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Carvedilol 25 mg
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Carvedilol 6.25 mg
Tablets; Oral; Carvedilol 12.5 mg
Tablets; Oral; Carvedilol 25 mg
Tablets; Oral; Carvedilol 3.125 mg
Tablets; Oral; Carvedilol 50 mg
Tablets; Oral; Carvedilol 6.25 mg

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Carvedilol destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Carvedilol Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Carvedilol pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."CARVEDILOL TABLET, FILM COATED [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."CARVEDILOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "carvedilol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Carvedilol?

Depending on the reaction of the Carvedilol after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Carvedilol not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Carvedilol addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Carvedilol, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Carvedilol consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

Two visitors reported useful

How is the drug Carvedilol useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?
According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
Visitors%
Useful1
50.0%
Not useful1
50.0%

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One visitor reported doses

What is the dose of Carvedilol drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 51-100mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
51-100mg1
100.0%

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