MedDataToolCoreg is a medication used to treat conditions like chronic heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack, and high blood pressure. It works by blocking certain receptors in the body, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve heart function. You should take it by mouth, usually twice a day with food, starting at a dose of 3.125 mg or 6.25 mg, depending on your condition, and it can go up to a maximum of 50 mg twice daily. It's important to know that Coreg should not be taken if you have severe liver problems or asthma. Additionally, if you are taking medications like amiodarone, it may increase the levels of Coreg in your body, so be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
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Uses
- chronic heart failure. left ventricular dysfunction after heart attack. hypertension.
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Dosage
Take with food to reduce side effects.
Heart failure: Start at 3.125 mg twice daily.
Left ventricular dysfunction: Start at 6.25 mg twice daily.
Hypertension: Start at 6.25 mg twice daily.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
dizzinessfatiguediarrheaweight increasehypotension
Serious
bradycardiasyncope
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use if you have severe liver impairment.
- Monitor for dizziness or lightheadedness when starting treatment.
- Risk of low blood pressure with other hypotensive agents.
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Drug interactions
- Amiodaronemay increase carvedilol levelsCaution
- Digoxinmay increase digoxin levelsCaution
- Cimetidinemay increase carvedilol levelsCaution
- Rifampinmay decrease carvedilol levelsCaution
- Calcium channel blockersmay affect heart rate.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).