Carvedilol Orion
Carvedilol Orion helps relax blood vessels and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood, lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
6.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Carvedilol
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma (Malta) Ltd
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose, which is usually 12.5 mg once or twice a day, depending on your condition.
Method
Take the tablets with water. If you are taking them for heart failure, take them with food to help reduce side effects.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 50 mg, but it can be up to 100 mg depending on your condition and doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness.
- •Headache.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Worsening of heart failure symptoms (like tiredness, shortness of breath, or swelling).
- •Cough or breathing problems, such as worsening asthma or bronchitis.
- •Infections, such as colds (upper respiratory), pneumonia, or urinary tract infections.
- •Weight gain or high cholesterol levels.
- •Changes in blood sugar control (for people with diabetes).
- •Feeling down or depressed.
- •Blurry vision, dry eyes, or eye irritation.
- •Slow heartbeat.
- •Swelling (fluid retention) in your body, such as hands and feet.
- •Cold hands and feet due to poor circulation, or leg pain when walking.
- •Stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.
- •General body aches or pain (e.g., in limbs).
- •Kidney problems or urination difficulties.
RARE
- •Low number of blood platelets (cells that help blood clot).
- •Dry mouth.
- •Stuffy nose.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to carvedilol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have asthma or other severe lung conditions causing wheezing.
- Do not use if you have very severe heart failure with fluid buildup requiring intravenous injections.
- Do not use if you have liver disease.
- Do not use if you have a very slow heart rate or very low blood pressure.
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- Do not use if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have previously had a very serious skin reaction (like blisters or peeling skin) when taking carvedilol.