Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Carvedilol
Chemical Class
Aminopropanol
ATC Code
C07AG02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Bidilol?
Uses
Carvedilol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Carvedilol is used ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Aminopropanol
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Aminopropanol. It belongs to Beta Blocker pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Carvedilol is 406.47. Its pKa is 7.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
12.5 mg — 24 hourly
Initiallly.
2
Adult · PO
25 mg — 24 hourly
After 2-3 days.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
If you are switched from carvedilol tablets to carvedilol extended-release capsules (Coreg CR), your daily total dose of this medicine may be higher or lower than before. Older adults may be more l
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not take carvedilol if you are allergic to it, or if you have: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
severe liver disease
or a serious heart condition such as heart block, "sick sinus syndrome," or slow heart rate (unless you have a pacemaker)
To make sure carvedilol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: diabetes (taking carvedilol can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar)
angina (chest pain)
Important Warnings
You should not take carvedilol if you have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, severe liver disease, or a serious heart condition such as heart block, "sick sinus syndrome," or slow heart rate (unless you have a pacemaker)
Avoid drinking alcohol within 2 hours before or after taking extended-release carvedilol (Coreg CR)
Also avoid taking medicines or other products that might contain alcohol
Alcohol may cause the carvedilol in Coreg CR to be released too quickly into the body
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using carvedilol even if you feel well
High blood pressure often has no symptoms
You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to carvedilol: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outslow or uneven heartbeatsswellingrapid weight gainfeeling short of breath (even with mild exertion)cold feeling or numbness in your fingers or toeschest paindry coughwheezing
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with carvedilol
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 332.95
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 332.95
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