Convidol-6

Carvedilol 6.25 mg Film-Coated Tablets.

Carvedilol 6.25 mg film-coated tablets are designed to help manage high blood pressure and alleviate symptoms of congestive heart failure. This medication belongs to a group of drugs known as beta-blockers, which work by relaxing tightened blood vessels and slowing the heart rate. Additionally, carvedilol has antioxidant properties, making it a versatile treatment option for various cardiovascular conditions.

Key Uses

• High Blood Pressure: Carvedilol helps reduce the pressure the heart has to pump against, thereby lowering blood pressure.
• Congestive Heart Failure: It is used as an adjunctive therapy to reduce morbidity and improve patient well-being in heart failure patients.

How to Use

• Dosage: The recommended starting dose is 3.125 mg twice daily for two weeks. If this dose is tolerated, the dosage can be increased at intervals of not less than two weeks up to 6.25 mg twice daily, followed by 12.5 mg twice daily, and then 25 mg twice daily.
• Administration: The tablets should be taken with fluid, and for congestive heart failure patients, it is recommended to take them with food to slow the rate of absorption and reduce orthostatic effects.

Important Considerations

• Side Effects: Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. In some cases, more serious side effects such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, or yellow-green phlegm with blood may occur.
• Interactions: Carvedilol may interact with other medications like fluoxetine and paroxetine, which can affect its metabolism. It is also important to monitor blood sugar levels in diabetic patients as carvedilol can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity: Do not use if you have a history of allergic reactions to carvedilol or its excipients.
• Unstable Heart Failure: Avoid using if you have unstable or decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous inotropic support.
• Liver Dysfunction: Do not use if you have clinically manifest liver dysfunction.
• Bronchospasm: Use with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm or asthma.
• AV Block: Avoid if you have 2nd or 3rd-degree atrioventricular (AV) heart block without a permanent pacemaker.
• Bradycardia: Do not use if you have severe bradycardia (heart rate less than 50 bpm).
• Cardiogenic Shock: Avoid if you have cardiogenic shock.
• Sick Sinus Syndrome: Do not use if you have sick sinus syndrome or sino-atrial block.
• Severe Hypotension: Avoid if you have severe hypotension (systolic blood pressure less than 85 mmHg).

Additional Information

For more detailed information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Always report any side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration or your healthcare provider.