name: Rx Carvedilol 
also known as: Rx Coreg; Rx Eucardic 
also see: Beta Blockers 
description: Adult Dosing

High Blood Pressure 6.25-12.5 mg PO bid starting w/ 6.25 mg bid

Congestive Heart Failure 6.25-50 mg PO bid starting w/ 3.125 mg bid

Str. 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg

Glossary Rx Terms
 
signs & symptoms: Contraindications/Cautions
asthma
2nd and 3rd degree AV block
sick sinus syndrome
class IV heart failure
severe bradycardia
caution if impaired liver function, impaired renal function, elderly

Serious Reactions
AV block
bradycardia
thrombocytopenia
sudden death
bronchospasm

Common Reactions
abdominal pain
vomiting
liver dysfunction
dizziness
fatigue
URI
orthostatic hypotension
bradycardia
nausea
headache
chest pain
diarrhea
weight gain
pain
gout

Pregnancy Class: C
Lactation: Given with caution
Metabolism: liver
Excretion: bile
DEA: not controlled
Mechanism of Action: selective alpha and non-selective beta blocker)

 

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Last updated 3/25/2003


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