CARVEDILOL Tablets 20mg "SAWAI" [Generic ARTIST]

・This medicine decreases blood pressure by blocking β-receptors and α1-receptors. It also suppresses excess activity of the heart and improves cardiac functions.
It is usually used to treat essential hypertension (mild to moderate), renal parenchymal
・hypertension, angina pectoris and tachycardiac atrial fibrillation.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・For essential hypertension (mild to moderate) and renal parenchymal hypertension: In general, for adults, take 10 to 20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once a day.
・However, the dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms.
・For angina pectoris: In general, for adults, take 20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once a day. However, the dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms.
・For tachycardiac atrial fibrillation: In general, for adults, start with 5 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once a day, and if its effect is insufficient, the dosage may be gradually increased to 10 mg at a time, once a day, and then to 20 mg at a time, once a day. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms, but the maximum dose is 20 mg at a time, once a day.
・This medicine contains 20 mg of the active ingredient in a tablet. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. You should never take two doses at one time.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you have bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic acidosis, bradycardia, atrioventricular block, sinoatrial block, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension or untreated pheochromocytoma.
・If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or possibly pregnant.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・This medicine may cause dizziness/light headedness (especially early after administration or while increasing the dose). Avoid operating dangerous machinery, such as driving a car.
・For healthcare professional use only
Storage conditions and other information
・Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
・Discard the remainder. Do not store them.