Coreg

( Carvedilol )

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Carvedilol

Drug Info for carvedilol

Carvedilol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to all parts of the body) and high blood pressure. It also is used to improve survival after a heart attack. Carvedilol is often used in combination with other medications. Carvedilol is in a class of medications called beta-blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Carvedilol is a medication used to treat congestive heart failure and heart muscle dysfunction after a heart attack. Carvedilol can also be used to treat high blood pressure. Carvedilol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. Carvedilol is a generic medication also available under the trade name Coreg made by GlaxoSmithKline. Carvedilol was approved for use in the US in 1995, and it is commonly used to treat congestive heart failure.

  • Coreg
  • Coreg CR
  • Long Acting Capsule
  • Tablet

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Extended-release capsule: Take the capsule in the morning with food.Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the medicine over a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the applesauce right away.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to carvedilol, or if you have asthma, severe liver disease, or certain heart problems. Ask your doctor about these heart problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, edema (fluid retention or swelling), low blood pressure, lung problems, an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma, or a history of allergies. Tell your doctor if you are fasting (including surgery, not eating regularly, vomiting).

This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes to your blood sugar levelFewer tears than usual in contact lens wearersAn eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Wheezing or trouble breathing

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Some medicines can affect how carvedilol works. Tell your doctor if you are using amiodarone, clonidine, diltiazem, cyclosporine, digoxin, fluconazole, reserpine, rifampin, verapamil, an MAO inhibitor (MAOI), or diabetes medicine (including insulin).

This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes to your blood sugar level (if you have diabetes, report any blood sugar level changes to your doctor) Fewer tears than usual in contact lens wearersAn eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Shaking, trembling, sweating, hunger, confusion
  • Leg pain when you walk, legs and feet that feel cold or numb
  • Wheezing or trouble breathing
  • Slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Change in how much or how often you urinate
  • Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness
  • Trouble having sex
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Diarrhea
Frequently Asked Questions

Carvedilol, a generic drug, is a beta-blocker used to treat patients with hypertension and heart failure. It also treats patients who would have suffered from cardiac arrest. This medication can be used alone or with other drugs and comes in tablet form. It works by improving blood flow in the body.

In addition to Carvedilol, several other similar drugs may be used to treat these symptoms including Coreg and Coreg CR. Consult with your doctor to determine the best treatment for your condition.

The average Carvedilol price without insurance ranges from between about $10 and $486, depending on dosage, supply needed, and pharmacy location.

Carvedilol is a generic drug. Similar brand-name drugs include Coreg and Coreg CR. Our free coupon may be used for savings on Carvedilol and alternative brand-name drugs for savings of up to 80%.

Carvedilol tablets are available in strengths of 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, and 25 mg. Follow your doctor's instructions for dosage and use of this medication.

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