Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet

Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 25 mg of carvedilol in each tablet. It belongs to the beta-blocker class with additional alpha-blocking activity, and it is used to help treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain heart-related conditions after a heart attack. Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is typically used when a clinician has already determined that a lower Carvejohn strength is not enough or when a patient has been titrated up safely.

How it works: Carvedilol helps relax blood vessels and slow the heart rate, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload. As a tablet, Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet delivers a full 25 mg dose in a convenient oral form that is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system.

Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet is stronger than Carvejohn 3.125 mg Tablet, Carvejohn 6.25 mg Tablet, and Carvejohn 12.5 mg Tablet, so it is not usually the first step when starting carvedilol. Doctors may choose this strength for patients who have already tolerated lower doses and need a higher maintenance dose for blood pressure or heart failure control. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it may be more likely to cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or a larger drop in heart rate if taken too quickly or without medical guidance.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Left ventricular dysfunction after heart attack
• Lowering strain on the heart
• Supportive treatment for certain cardiovascular conditions

• Swallow Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it with food to reduce the chance of dizziness or a sudden drop in blood pressure.
• Take it at the same times each day if your doctor prescribes it twice daily.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start or after a dose increase.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of carvedilol, which is a relatively high tablet strength compared with the lower Carvejohn tablets. The exact dosing schedule depends on the condition being treated and how well you tolerate it; it may be taken once or twice daily, and the doctor determines the right dose and whether adjustments are needed. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber has instructed, because higher doses can raise the risk of low blood pressure, slow pulse, and worsening dizziness.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carvedilol may include:

• Dizziness, especially at this 25 mg strength
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Weight gain or fluid retention in some people

• This is a higher-strength carvedilol tablet, so it should be used only as prescribed and usually after lower strengths have been tolerated.
• Take caution if you have asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems, because carvedilol can worsen bronchospasm.
• Do not stop Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, as this can worsen chest pain or blood pressure control.
• Use care if you have diabetes, since carvedilol can mask signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and low blood pressure with this tablet.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, very slow pulse, heart block, or a history of severe heart failure flare-ups.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics
• Digoxin
• Insulin and oral diabetes medicines
• Clonidine, because sudden changes can affect blood pressure and heart rate
• Alcohol

Store Carvejohn 25 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.