Carvedilol tablets
Carvedilol tablets
What is this medicine?
CARVEDILOL (KAR ve dil ol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. It is best to take the tablets with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
dark urine
irregular heartbeat
swollen legs or ankles
vomiting
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
change in sex drive or performance
diarrhea
dry eyes (especially if wearing contact lenses)
dry, itching skin
headache
nausea
unusually tired
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
certain medicines for depression, like fluoxetine or paroxetine
certain medicines for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
cimetidine
clonidine
cyclosporine
digoxin
MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
reserpine
rifampin
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
circulation problems
diabetes
history of heart attack or heart disease
liver disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
pheochromocytoma
slow or irregular heartbeat
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to carvedilol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Check your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your heart rate and blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. This could lead to serious heart-related effects.
Contact your doctor or health care professional if you have difficulty breathing while taking this drug.
Check your weight daily. Ask your doctor or health care professional when you should notify him/her of any weight gain.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly. Alcohol can make you more drowsy, and increase flushing and rapid heartbeats. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar as directed. Tell your doctor if you have changes in your blood sugar while you are taking this medicine.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018