Carvedilol Hexal
Carvedilol Hexal is a beta-blocker that relaxes blood vessels, widens them, prevents a too fast heart rate, and is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and moderate to severe chronic heart failure.
Form
tabletti
Strength
3.125 mg
Active Ingredient
Carvedilol
Manufacturer
Hexal A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The starting dose varies depending on the condition and age; for heart failure, treatment often starts with 3.125 mg twice daily, while for high blood pressure or angina, it's usually 12.5 mg once or twice daily.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water during a meal. Do not chew the tablets.
Important
The maximum daily dose is typically 50 mg twice daily (total 100 mg), but it can vary depending on the condition and your weight.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Worsening heart failure (causing shortness of breath and swollen ankles)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Tiredness
- •Infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection)
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Weight gain
- •Increased cholesterol
- •Changes in blood sugar levels (for diabetics)
- •Depression
- •Vision problems
- •Dry or irritated eyes
- •Slow heartbeat
- •Swelling due to fluid retention
- •Low blood pressure when standing up quickly
- •Cold or numb hands and feet
- •Shortness of breath or worsening asthma
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Diarrhea or stomach pain
- •General body aches
- •Kidney problems
- •High blood pressure
RARE
- •Sleep problems
- •Nightmares
- •Hallucinations
- •Confusion
- •Tingling or numbness in skin
- •Heart rhythm disturbances
- •Chest pain (angina)
- •Skin reactions (e.g., rash, hives, psoriasis)
- •Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- •Constipation
- •Low platelet count (leading to bruising or nosebleeds)
- •Stuffy nose
- •Dry mouth
- •Hair loss
- •Excessive sweating
- •Liver problems
- •Urinary incontinence (in women)
- •Psychiatric problems (e.g., psychosis)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to carvedilol or any of its ingredients. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart failure, cardiogenic shock, a very slow heart rate (under 50 beats per minute), or very low blood pressure (systolic under 85 mmHg).
- Do not stop taking Carvedilol Hexal suddenly without your doctor's permission, as this can worsen your condition. Your doctor will gradually reduce your dose.