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Carvedilol has been approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris (chest pain), and chronic heart failure.

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The recommended maximum single dose is 25 mg, and the recommended maximum daily dose is 50 mg. Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor. It should be taken with food and swallow this medicine as a whole. Do not chew, break or crush it. Do not stop taking Carvedilol without consulting your healthcare provider.

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Warnings

Contact your physician immediately if you experience allergies to Levetiracetam and its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have bradycardia, bronchial asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), heart block, severe liver disease, heart failure, or sick sinus syndrome (heart rhythm disorder that affects the natural pacemaker of the heart). Report to your physician immediately if you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands). It is not recommended for usage in children under the age of 18.

Precautions

Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. Carvedilol tablets should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor, as they can cause harmful effects on the developing baby. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment, as Carvedilol passes into the breastmilk and affects the baby.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are likely to associate with Carvedilol are headache, dizziness, fatigue, hypotension (low blood pressure), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight gain, dry eye (decreased lacrimation), upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, urinary tract infection, anemia (decreased red blood cells), depression and pain. Report to your doctor if any of these side effects disturb or persist in you. Inform your doctor immediately if you have edema (swelling of hands and feet), bradycardia, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in blood), and cardiac failure.

Word Of Advice

It is advised to check your blood sugar levels and blood pressure on a regular basis, and if you detect any changes, consult your doctor. Tell your physician if your blood pressure drops when you stand up because this might cause fainting and dizziness. When these symptoms appear, the patient should either sit or lie down. If you wear contact lenses, inform your healthcare provider before taking Carvedilol because it reduces lacrimation. It is recommended to take a low-salt diet and regular exercise for better results. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication since it may raise the blood levels of Carvedilol.

Frequently Asked Question

• What happens if you take Carvedilol on an empty stomach?
• Carvedilol should be taken with food. If you take this medication on an empty stomach, it may increase the risk of some adverse effects. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Can children use Carvedilol?
• No, Carvedilol is not recommended for usage in children under the age of 18. 

• Is it safe to take Carvedilol while drinking juice?
• No, Consuming grapefruit juice while taking Carvedilol can raise the blood level of this medication. Hence, it should be avoided while taking Carvedilol.

• What are the uses of Carvedilol?
• Carvedilol is used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure.

• What class of medication is Carvedilol?
• Carvedilol belongs to a group of anti-hypertensive medicines called beta blockers.

• Who is contraindicated to taking Carvedilol?
• Patients with bradycardia, bronchial asthma, emphysema, heart block, severe liver disease, heart failure, and sick sinus syndrome (heart rhythm disorder affects the natural pacemaker of the heart) are contraindicated to taking Carvedilol.

• Can I take amlodipine and Carvedilol together?
• No, It is not recommended to take Amlodipine and Carvedilol together because it may raise the risk of low heart rate and low blood pressure (B.P.) that leads to headache, dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, or changes in pulse/heartbeat.

• Can I drink alcohol with Carvedilol?
• Taking alcohol is unsafe with Carvedilol as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause some undesirable side effects like dizziness, fainting, or headache.

• Does Carvedilol cause a slow heart rate?
• Yes, Carvedilol slows the heart rate and aids with blood vessel relaxation. This lessens the load on the heart and facilitates the flow of blood to various body parts.