Carvedilol tablets - a beta-blocker

About carvedilol

Carvedilol is a type of medicamentos beta-bloqueadores that is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure.

It is a medicine which works on the heart and blood vessels. It does this by blocking tiny areas (called beta-adrenergic receptors) where messages sent by some nerves are received by your heart and blood vessels. As a result, your heart beats more slowly and with less force. The pressure of blood within your blood vessels is reduced and it is easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

These actions are of benefit if you have presión arterial alta (hipertensión), or if you have insuficiencia cardíaca which is a condition where your heart is not working as well as it should. Because your heart is using less energy, it also helps to reduce chest pain if you have angina.

The most common side effects of carvedilol are:

• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded.

• Feeling sleepy or tired.

• Dolor de cabeza.

También puede experimentar otros efectos secundarios comunes como:

• Sentirse mal (náuseas).

• Estar enfermo (vómitos).

• Indigestión.

• Diarrea.

• Dolor estomacal.

• Cold fingers and toes.

• Infecciones.

• Feeling depressed.

• Aumento de peso.

• Swollen feet and ankles.

• Slow heartbeat.

• Problemas de visión.

• General aches and pains.

Encontrará una lista completa en el prospecto del fabricante que se suministra con su medicamento. Los efectos no deseados a menudo mejoran a medida que su cuerpo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes persiste o se vuelve problemático.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse a las tabletas, hable con su médico o farmacéutico para obtener más consejos.

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking carvedilol it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si estás embarazada o amamantando.

• Si tienes asma u otro trastorno respiratorio.

• Si tienes algún problema con el funcionamiento de tu hígado, o si tienes algún problema con el funcionamiento de tus riñones.

• Si tienes presión arterial baja o mala circulación.

• Si tienes diabetes.

• Si tienes un problema de piel llamado psoriasis.

• Si tienes una condición que causa debilidad muscular, llamada miastenia gravis.

• Si le han dicho que tiene un ritmo cardíaco lento o bloqueo cardíaco (un ritmo lento e irregular).

• Si le han dicho que tiene dolor en el pecho causado por espasmos en los vasos sanguíneos del corazón, llamado angina de Prinzmetal.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que esté disponible para comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento, o si ha tenido alguna otra reacción alérgica grave.

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about carvedilol and will provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take the tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to. Depending on the reason you are taking carvedilol, you will be asked to take either one or two doses a day.

  • People with high blood pressure are usually asked to take one dose a day, whilst people with angina or heart failure will be asked to take two doses a day.

  • Your doctor will tell you which dose is right for you, and the directions for taking the tablets will also be printed on the label of the pack to remind you about what the doctor said.

• Carvedilol tablets are available in several different strengths. When starting your treatment your doctor may give you a low-strength tablet and then gradually increase the strength of the tablets over a few days or weeks.

  • Each time you collect a fresh supply of tablets it is a good idea to check to make sure you receive the strength you are expecting. If you have any questions, please ask your pharmacist to advise you.

• You can take the tablets either with or without food, but try to take your doses at the same time of day each day as this will help you to remember to take carvedilol regularly. The tablets are best swallowed with a drink of water.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember (unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose and take the next dose as normal). Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

• Intenta mantener tus citas regulares con tu médico. Esto es para que tu médico pueda verificar tu progreso.

• The tablets can reduce the amount of tears your eyes make. If you wear contact lenses and this causes your eyes to feel drier than usual, speak with your doctor or optician for advice.

• If you drink alcohol, ask your doctor for advice about taking carvedilol and alcohol. Alcohol will add to the blood pressure-lowering effect of carvedilol which will make you feel dizzy and so may not be recommended for you.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take with carvedilol. Some medicines may not be (including some anti-inflammatory painkillers, and cold or flu remedies).

• Si va a someterse a una operación o tratamiento dental, es importante informar a la persona que realiza el procedimiento que está tomando un betabloqueante. Esto es especialmente importante si es probable que le administren anestesia.

• Your doctor may give you dietary and lifestyle advice about eating a healthy diet, not smoking, and taking regular exercise. If so, it is important that you follow the advice you are given.

• If you have diabetes, carvedilol can hide the symptoms of low blood sugar. Your doctor will advise you about this.

• Treatment with carvedilol is usually long-term. Continue to take the tablets unless your doctor tells you to stop. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems in some people, so your doctor may want you to reduce your dose gradually if this becomes necessary.

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
  

Can carvedilol cause rash?

Carvedilol can sometimes cause a rash as a side effect, although it’s not very common. Skin reactions such as itching, redness, or hives may occur. If you notice a rash that is severe, spreading, or comes with other symptoms like swelling or difficulty breathing, seek medical help straight away.

Does carvedilol cause diarrhoea?

Carvedilol can sometimes cause diarrhoea as a side effect. For most people, this settles as the body adjusts to the medicine.