What is Carvedilol ER: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Carvedilol ER

• 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Carvedilol ER

Carvedilol ER 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.

Carvedilol ER 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

Carvedilol ER 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.