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Can you break carvedilol?

Can you break carvedilol?

You may take this medicine with food. Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

Does carvedilol have a black box warning?

FDA warning: Don’t stop this drug suddenly A black box warning alerts doctors and patients to potentially dangerous effects. Don’t stop taking this drug without speaking to your doctor first. Stopping carvedilol suddenly can cause changes in your heart rhythm, worsened chest pain, or a heart attack.

How do you know if carvedilol is working?

Carvedilol usually starts to work after about 1 hour. But it will take days or weeks to reach its full effect. You may not feel any different when you take carvedilol for high blood pressure, but this does not mean it’s not working. It’s important to keep taking your medicine.

Can carvedilol tablets be crushed?

Take carvedilol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the extended-release capsules whole. Do not chew or crush the capsules, and do not divide the beads inside a capsule into more than one dose.

When should you not use carvedilol?

Generally not recommended for people with asthma or other types of bronchospastic disease; deaths related to breathing difficulties have been reported following single doses of carvedilol tablets. Also not suitable for people with certain heart conditions, thyroid disease, or severe liver disease.

Are there any side effects when Taking carvedilol?

Carvedilol side effects in elderly: You should know about 1 Heart rhythm drugs. There are some drugs when taken with Carvedilol can cause some side effects… 2 Blood pressure drugs. Heart rate and blood pressure can be lowered when Carvedilol is used… 3 Beta-blockers. You should not use Carvedilol with any other beta-blocker.

Do you need to store carvedilol at room temperature?

Carvedilol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Detailed Carvedilol dosage information

Where can I find the SPC for carvedilol?

SPC details: This is an unlicensed indication. Current prescribing information is found in the SPC for the product, this includes side effects and interactions that will also be applicable to the unlicensed use, prescribers should familiarise themselves with the content: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/27714

Is it safe to drink alcohol after Taking carvedilol?

Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of carvedilol. You should especially avoid drinking alcohol within 2 hours before or after taking extended-release carvedilol (Coreg CR).

Carvedilol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Detailed Carvedilol dosage information

Can you take carvedilol if you have pre-existing breathing problems?

Bottom Line. Carvedilol blocks both alpha and beta receptors to lower blood pressure and improve how the heart pumps blood. It is not usually recommended for people with pre-existing breathing problems.

How many milligrams of carvedilol should I take?

Adults—At first, 6.25 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Some patients may start at 3.125 mg two times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 25 mg two times a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Do you need to talk to your doctor about carvingilol?

Do not discontinue carvedilol without talking to your doctor. Tell your doctor if you experience shortness of breath or weight gain when taking Carvedilol. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying down position to standing as carvedilol may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.