Coreg Tablets
Chemical Name: COREG CARVEDILOL (KAR-ve-dil-ole)
Common Coreg uses
This medicine is an alpha and beta blocker
used to treat high blood pressure and
congestive heart failure. It may also be
used to treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Before using Coreg
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are
also taking mibefradil or theophylline.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
amiodarone, barbiturates, birth control
pills, cimetidine, cyclosporine,
disopyramide, flecainide, indomethacin,
insulin, ketanserin, phenothiazines,
prazosin, quinidine, verapamil, or medicine
for thyroid conditions. Inform your doctor
of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS
MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a
history of heart block, severe congestive
heart failure (NYHA type IV), liver disease,
or asthma. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR
DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you have
diabetes, thyroid disease, pheochromocytoma,
or Prinzmetal's chest pain. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this
medicine.
Coreg Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS
MEDICINE with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it
as soon as possible. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Coreg Cautions
DO
NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without
checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE
ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY
CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are using this medicine. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until
you know how you react to this medicine.
BEFORE TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
medicines used to treat colds or congestion.
IF YOUR DOCTOR HAS INSTRUCTED YOU TO CHECK
your blood pressure and heart rate
regularly, be sure to do so. FOR WOMEN: IF
YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine. FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
MELLITUS: this medicine may mask signs of
low blood sugar such as a rapid heartbeat.
Check blood glucose levels regularly.
Possible side effects of Coreg
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include slow heartbeat, diarrhea,
lightheadedness, dizziness, unusual
tiredness or weakness, or drying of the
eyes. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
difficulty breathing or weight gain. If you
notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Coreg
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include slowed heart rate, dizziness,
weakness, and difficulty breathing.
Additional Coreg information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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