How To Use Carvedilol? (Coreg) - Use, Dose, Side Effects

How To Use Carvedilol? (Coreg) - Use, Dose, Side Effects - Doctor Explains

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In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Carvedilol, also known as Coreg. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.

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Generic name: Carvedilol.
Brand names: Coreg.
Available as a tablet.

How to use it?
- Tablet: just swallow it whole with half a glass of water.
It is best to take this medicine at fixed times. This will make you less likely to forget a dose.

When to use it?
Carvedilol is part of a group of drugs called beta blockers. These reduce the workload on your heart and widen your blood vessels, causing your heart to beat slower and with less force. Therefore Carvedilol can be used to treat high blood pressure and several types of heart problems (like arrhytmias and angina pectoris).

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating a high blood pressure in adults, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 12.5 mg 1×/day. If necessary this can be slowly increased up to a dose of max. 25 mg per day 2x/day.
- When treating angina pectoris, your doctor might start with a dose of 12.5 mg 2×/day. If necessary this can be slowly increased up to a dose of max. 50 mg 2×/day.

What are the side-effects?
- Very common (10%): dizziness, headache, heart failure and low blood pressure.
- Common (1-10%): Cold hands and feet, Raynaud's phenomenon, slow heart rate, hypertension, edema, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, respiratory infections, shortness of breath, renal impairment, renal failure, impaired vision, weight gain, depression and aches.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): angina pectoris, constipation, urticaria, itch, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorder, nightmares, hallucinations and confusion.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): dry mouth.
- Very rare (0.01%): allergic reactions, psychosis and urinary incontinence in women.

Safety:
- The first days of using carvedilol it can lead to dizziness or fatigue. Please do not drive while experiencing this.
- Furthermore, alcohol widens the blood vessels. It can therefore increase the side effect of dizziness at the beginning of treatment. Try drinking alcohol in moderation first so you can estimate its effects.
- Carvedilol can also have interactions with other drugs your are taking. Always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
- Lastly, carvedilol could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Carvedilol.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Carvedilol.

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