Carvedilol Hexal
Carvedilol Hexal belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which relax blood vessels and slow down your heart rate.
Form
tabletti
Strength
6.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Carvedilol
Manufacturer
Hexal A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the exact dose. It often starts low, like 3.125 mg to 12.5 mg, taken once or twice a day. The dose may be slowly increased.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water, with food. Do not chew them.
Important
The maximum daily dose depends on your condition and weight, but can be up to 50 mg twice a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Worsening heart failure (with shortness of breath, swollen ankles)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Respiratory infections (like bronchitis)
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Weight gain
- •Depression or low mood
- •Vision problems, dry or irritated eyes
- •Slow heart rate
- •Swelling due to fluid retention
- •Feeling dizzy or faint when standing up quickly
- •Poor circulation (cold hands/feet)
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain or heartburn
- •Muscle or limb pain
- •Kidney function problems
RARE
- •Sleep problems, nightmares, confusion
- •Unusual skin sensations (tingling, itching)
- •Changes in heart rhythm
- •Skin reactions (rashes, hives, worsening psoriasis)
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Low blood platelet count (easy bruising or nosebleeds)
- •Blocked nose, dry mouth
- •Low white blood cell count (fever, sore throat)
- •Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face, lips, throat, or tongue, difficulty breathing)
- •Liver problems
- •Urinary incontinence in women
Important Warnings
- Do not take Carvedilol Hexal if you are allergic to carvedilol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe heart failure requiring IV treatment, severe liver problems, or a very slow heart rate (below 50 beats per minute).
- Do not stop taking Carvedilol Hexal suddenly. Your dose should be slowly reduced over two weeks, as directed by your doctor.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Carvedilol Hexal, as it can make the effects of alcohol stronger.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or when the dose is increased. Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy or weak.