Generic Name
CarvedilolPacks Price
- Tab 25 mg (042503): 10: 130.00: 152.94
- Tab 6.25 mg (049103): 3x10: 136.00: 160.00
Carvilol
Therapeutic Group
Beta Blocking AgentIndication Dosage
Hypertension:
- Adult: Initially 12.5 Mg Once Daily For 2 Days, Then Increased To 25 Mg Once Daily; Increased If Necessary Up To 50 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Increased At Intervals Of At Least 2 Weeks And Can Be Given As A Single Dose Or In Divided Doses
- Elderly: Initially 12.5 Mg Daily, Initial Dose May Provide Satisfactory Control
Angina:
- Adult: Initially 12.5 Mg Twice Daily For 2 Days, Then Increased To 25 Mg Twice Daily
Adjunct To Diuretics, Digoxin, Or Ace Inhibitors In Symptomatic Chronic Heart Failure:
- Adult: Initially 3.125 Mg Twice Daily, Dose To Be Taken With Food, Then Increased To 6.25 Mg Twice Daily, Then Increased To 12.5 Mg Twice Daily, Then Increased To 25 Mg Twice Daily, Dose Should Be Increased At Intervals Of At Least 2 Weeks Up To The Highest Tolerated Dose, Max. 25 Mg Twice Daily In Patients With Severe Heart Failure Or Body-weight Less Than 85 Kg; Max 50 Mg Twice Daily In Patients Over 85 Kg
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 3.125mg /6.25mg /12.5mg /25mg
- Carvedilol 3.125mg /6.25mg /12.5mg /25mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid, Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.
Stability
- Alpha- and Beta-adrenoceptor Blockers
Contra Indications
- Acute Or Decompensated Heart Failure Requiring Intravenous Inotropes, 2nd Or 3rd Degree A-v Block, Severe Bradycardia, Uncontrolled Heart Failure, Asthma, Copd, Hepatic Impairment,
Precautions
- Acute Or Decompensated Heart Failure Requiring Intravenous Inotropes, 2nd Or 3rd Degree A-v Block, Severe Bradycardia, Uncontrolled Heart Failure, Asthma, Copd, Hepatic Impairment,
Lactation
- Contraindicated or Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Angina
- Av Block
- Changes In Liver Enzymes
- depressed Mood
- Disturbances Of Micturition
- Influenza-like Symptoms
- leucopenia
- Nasal Stuffiness
- postural Hypotension
- Thrombocytopenia
- Wheezing
- Allergic Skin Reactions.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif