Leaflet CARVEDILOL PFIZER 12.5mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: hypertension; heart failure
Route of administration: oral
Substance: carvedilol (beta blocker)
ATC: C07AG02 (Cardiovascular system | Beta blocking agents | Alpha and beta blocking agents)
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Carvedilol is a medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina pectoris. It is a non-selective beta-blocker with additional alpha-1 receptor blocking properties, which help relax blood vessels and reduce the workload on the heart.
Carvedilol is taken orally, usually twice daily, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's response and the severity of the condition being treated. It is often used as part of a combination therapy regimen for heart failure.
Patients should be regularly monitored to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and detect potential side effects. It is important not to discontinue the medication abruptly, as this may worsen symptoms.
Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and bradycardia. In rare cases, more severe reactions such as acute heart failure or bronchospasm may occur. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
General data about CARVEDILOL PFIZER 12.5mg
- Substance: carvedilol
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W57078001
- Concentration: 12.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 10
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: P-6L - Medicines prescription that isn't retained in the pharmacy (can be renewed); the prescription can be used for 6 months from the moment of release.
Pharmaceutical forms available for carvedilol
Concentrations available for carvedilol
- 12.5mg
- 25mg
- 3.125mg
- 6.25mg