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BRAND NAMES:
Coreg, Coreg CR, Coreg CR
Generic Names:
Carvedilol
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Also reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antianginal, Cardiovascular Agent, Antihypertensive
Forms:
Long Acting Capsule, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Coreg used for?
Carvedilol is a medication used to treat congestive heart failure and heart muscle dysfunction after a heart attack. Carvedilol can also be used to treat high blood pressure. Carvedilol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. Carvedilol is a generic medication also available under the trade name Coreg made by GlaxoSmithKline. Carvedilol was approved for use in the US in 1995, and it is commonly used to treat congestive heart failure.
What form(s) does Coreg come in
Long Acting Capsule
Tablet
What are common Coreg doses?
Tablet 3.125MG
Tablet 6.25MG
Tablet 12.5MG
Tablet 25MG
Common Coreg prescriptions
Coreg
180 tablets bottleCoreg
30 tablets bottleCoreg
12.5mg tabletCoreg
25mg tabletCoreg
3.125mg tabletCoreg
6.25mg tablet
How to take Coreg
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Extended-release capsule instructions: Take the capsule in the morning with food.Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the medicine over a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the applesauce right away.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Extended-release capsule instructions: Take the capsule in the morning with food.Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the medicine over a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the applesauce right away.
Coreg contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to carvedilol, or if you have asthma, severe liver disease, or certain heart problems. Ask your doctor about these heart problems.
Coreg warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bradycardia (slow heartbeat), coronary artery disease, circulation problems, edema (fluid retention or swelling), heart or blood vessel problems, low blood pressure, lung problems (such as bronchitis or emphysema), an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma, or frequent chest pains. Tell your doctor if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or if you are scheduled to have surgery.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes to your blood sugar level (if you have diabetes, report any blood sugar level changes to your doctor) Fewer tears than usual in contact lens wearersAn eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Shaking, trembling, sweating, hunger, confusion
Slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Coreg interactions
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Some medicines can affect how carvedilol works. Tell your doctor if you are using amiodarone, clonidine, diltiazem, cyclosporine, digoxin, fluconazole, reserpine, rifampin, verapamil, or an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes to your blood sugar level (if you have diabetes, report any blood sugar level changes to your doctor) Fewer tears than usual in contact lens wearersAn eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Coreg side effects
Serious Side Effects
Shaking, trembling, sweating, hunger, confusion
Leg pain when you walk, legs and feet that feel cold or numb
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness
Less Serious Side Effects
Trouble having sex
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Diarrhea