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    • CARVEDILOL ER (Generic for COREG CR)

CARVEDILOL (KAR ve dil ol) treats high blood pressure and heart failure. It may also be used to prevent further damage after a heart attack. It works by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. It belongs to a group of medications called beta blockers.


CARVEDILOL ER (Generic for COREG CR) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Loratadine 5mg, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 120mg, Oral tablet, extended release 12 hour

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Pseudoephedrine. Also avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Side effects from Pseudoephedrine may get worse if you take excessive Caffeine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, tremor, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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