Our Coreg (Carvedilol) Medication Monograph
This Coreg Medication Monograph is presented courtesy of Canadian-Online-Prescription-Guide.com.
Coreg
Generic Name: Carvedilol
Pronounced: car-vuh-DYE-lol
Drug Class: Beta and Alpha Blocker,
Antihypertensive
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CONDITION. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO STATE OR IMPLY THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOUR CONDITION.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS OR ANY OTHER DRUG.
Coreg (Carvedilol) Uses
This medication is used to treat mild to moderate heart failure. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension.)
How Coreg (Carvedilol) Works
This medication works by blocking two chemicals that constrict blood vessels and raise heart rate. This produces a relaxing or widening of blood vessels and lower heart rate and blood pressure.
How To Take Coreg (Carvedilol)
This medication is taken by mouth twice a day. This medication should be taken with food. You should take this medication regularly at the same times every day. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor.
Coreg (Carvedilol) Possible Side Effects
This medication common side effects include fatigue, chest pain, edema, dizzyness, insomnia, and diarrhea. If you experience any other side effects, contact your healthcare professional.
Coreg (Carvedilol) Warnings and Precautions
Do NOT abruptly stop this medication without consulting your doctor.
This medication can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems.
Coreg (Carvedilol) Drug Interactions
This medication's actions can be affected by rifampin, verapamil, diltiazem and cimetidine. Coreg can increase the actions of digoxin. Other drug interactions are also possible. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take double doses...
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Storage
Keep your prescription in the container it came in, tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw out medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Coreg (Carvedilol) Pregnancy/Nursing Precautions
Do not take this medication during pregnancy. It is not known whether this medication is excreted into breast milk, so do not take this medication while breast-feeding.
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