Beta-blocker (heart and blood pressure medicine)
Last reviewed July 2026
Who is this for?
Carvedilol is a heart medication that works by relaxing your blood vessels and slowing down your heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Blocks β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart and β2-adrenergic receptors in blood vessels, reducing heart rate, cardiac contractility, and peripheral vascular resistance; also exhibits alpha-1 blocking activity, causing vasodilation and further reducing blood pressure.
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed one.
Do not stop taking carvedilol suddenly, as stopping without your doctor's guidance can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure or heart problems. Always buy from a reputable pharmacy and check for NAFDAC registration; avoid roadside sellers. Do not share this medicine with someone else even if they have similar symptoms.
Avoid drinking alcohol as it can make dizziness and low blood pressure much worse. Be careful if you are taking diabetes medicines like insulin or glibenclamide because carvedilol can hide the signs of low blood sugar. Do not combine with other blood pressure drugs like amlodipine or verapamil without your doctor's knowledge as your blood pressure may drop too low.
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Is it safe to take Carvedilol with your other drugs?
Carvedilol is not considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Nigerian weather can be very hot so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep the tablets in their original pack and far away from children.
For information only: not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.