Description: 

Carvedilol/Dilatrend is an oral tablet for hypertension and heart failure.

Prescription:

•  Prescription-only

Dosage:

• Adults: 6.25-25mg twice a day
•  Initial dose: 6.25mg twice a day, increased to 12.5mg or 25mg twice a day as needed

Therapeutic Category: 

• Antihypertensive, Beta-Blocker + Alpha-Blocker

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Carvedilol 6.25mg, 12.5mg, or 25mg

Variant:

•  Dilatrend 3.125mg Tablet

Consume Type: 

• Oral tablet

Directions/Usage:

• Swallow whole with water
•  Take with or without food

Common Side Effects:

•  Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
•  Cough
•  Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure

Package Type:

• Blister pack of 30 or 100 tablets

Storage Advice:

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F)
•  Protect from light and moisture
•  Keep away from children

Safety Advice:

• Consult healthcare professional before use
•  Monitor blood pressure and heart rate
•  Avoid overdose

Product Substitutes:

• Other beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Atenolol)
•  Other antihypertensive medications (e.g., Amlodipine, Losartan)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Name: Various pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Roche, Novartis)
• Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin:

•  Switzerland/Germany