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Carvedilol CR 10mg
Generic Alternative to Coreg CR 10mgMarketed as Cardivas CR in India Manufacturer: Sun Pharma Source Country : India
Shipped from : India
Carvedilol CR 20mg
Generic Alternative to Coreg CR 20mgMarketed as Cardivas CR in India Manufacturer: Sun Pharma Source Country : India
Shipped from : India
Carvedilol CR 40mg
Generic Alternative to Coreg CR 40mgMarketed as Cardivas CR in India Manufacturer: Sun Pharma Source Country : India
Shipped from : India
Carvedilol CR 80mg
Generic Alternative to Coreg CR 80mgMarketed as Carca CR in India Manufacturer: Intas Source Country : India
Shipped from : India
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Description of Coreg CR
Coreg CR is a prescription beta-blocker. Patients suffering from problems related to the circulatory system are usually instructed to buy Coreg CR. Carvedilol, the active ingredient in this drug, also has the properties of an alpha-blocker and works in the following ways to control high blood pressure and related heart disorders:
- It blocks norepinephrine receptors present in the heart muscles and thus reduces workload, relaxes the heart muscles, and prevents forceful contractions and rapid heart rate;
- Carvedilol acts on adrenergic receptors. By blocking them, it keeps the blood vessels relaxed and the blood pressure low, thereby enabling the heart pump blood with more ease;
The generic name of Coreg CR is Carvedilol phosphate. It is available in the form of10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg controlled-release oral capsules. The inactive ingredients include: magnesium stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hydrogenated castor oil, microcrystalline cellulose, methacrylic acid copolymers, povidone and crospovidone.
Indications & Dosage of Coreg CR
Coreg CR is indicated in the following medical conditions:
- Heart failure: cardiomyopathic or ischemic chronic heart failure (mild to severe) in combination with other medications such as diuretics, digitalis and ACE inhibitors;
- Left ventricular dysfunction succeeding myocardial infarction;
- Hypertension;
The dosage needs to be highly individualized for patients who buy Coreg CR. Sometimes, doctors may advise patients to switch to Coreg controlled-release capsules from the immediate release tablets. Dosage adjustments need to be made with caution in such cases. Patients need to be regularly monitored during treatment, and no changes in dosage must be made without prior consultation with the doctor.
Coreg CR capsules should be swallowed whole with water and food or sprinkled on room temperature applesauce and consumed immediately once every day.
Side Effects & Interactions of Coreg CR
Coreg CR may negatively affect some patients while treating the indicated condition. These negative reactions are known as side effects. Not all patients who buy Coreg CR will experience them. Some mild effects of this drug include:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Decreased libido, temporary impotence, difficulty achieving orgasms
It is usual for the body to adjust to the abovementioned effects within a short duration of time. There are, however, some serious side effects of Coreg CRthat pose a potential threat to one’s health and should immediately be reported to the healthcare professional. A few of them are:
- Light headedness
- Nausea, fainting
- Slow or uneven heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Fever or signs of infection
- Swelling in the feet or ankles
- Drop in body temperature (especially cold feet or hands)
- Jaundice
- Dark urine, clay colored stools
- Abdominal pain
- Extreme loss of appetite
There are many drugs that interact with Coreg CR and increase the magnitude of its side effects or adversely affect its efficiency. Patients should always inform their doctors about all the medications they are taking (prescription or OTC drugs) before using Coreg CR. Some drugs that are known to cause interactions are: clonidine, cyclosporine, digoxin, rifampin, fluconazole, oral diabetic medication, antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, cold medications, heart medications, drugs that treat asthma, and other beta blockers.
Warnings & Precautions of Coreg CR
The use of Coreg CR is contraindicated in patients with any of the following conditions:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Major liver disorder
- Serious heart disorders such as heart block, sinus syndrome, or slow heart rate (excluding patients with a pacemaker)
- Allergic to carvedilol or other components of Coreg CR
The safety of Coreg CR during pregnancy has not been established. This drug is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may pass into breast milk.
Alcohol interacts with Coreg CR and should be avoided within 2 hours of taking this medication.
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