Coreg Cr Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
General Description
Pharmacological Class
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How Supplied
CR caps—30; Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Mechanism of Action
Coreg Cr Indications
Indications
Coreg Cr Dosage and Administration
Adult
Individualize. Monitor dose increases closely. Take with food in the AM. Swallow whole or may open caps and sprinkle beads on a spoonful of applesauce and take immediately. ≥18yrs: HF: initally 10mg once daily for 2 weeks, may double dose every 2 weeks if tolerated; max 80mg once daily. Reduce dose if pulse<55. Post-MI: initially 20mg once daily; increase to 40mg once daily after 3–10 days if tolerated; then to target dose of 80mg once daily. Low BP or heart rate, or fluid retention: may start at 10mg once daily. Switching from immediate-release carvedilol: see literature. ≥65yrs: switching from highest dose of immediate-release carvedilol (25mg twice daily) to Coreg CR: initially Coreg CR 40mg; if tolerated for ≥2weeks, may increase to 80mg.
Children
Coreg Cr Contraindications
Contraindications
Coreg Cr Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Coreg Cr Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Peripheral vascular disease. Nonallergic bronchospastic disease (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphyema). Diabetes (monitor blood glucose). Hyperthyroidism. Monitor renal function in ischemic heart disease, diffuse vascular disease, underlying renal insufficiency, and/or if systolic BP <100 mmHg. Heart failure or fluid retention; initiation of therapy may temporarily worsen signs and symptoms; increase diuretic dose and do not increase carvediolol dose if symptoms occur. Do not routinely withdraw treatment prior to major surgery. Avoid abrupt cessation (discontinue over 1–2 weeks if possible). May mask signs of hyperthyroidism; abrupt cessation may worsen hyperthyroidism or precipitate thyroid storm. Cataract surgery (intraoperative floppy iris syndrome possible). Prinzmetal's angina. Pheochromocytoma. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Coreg Cr Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Rapidly and extensively absorbed. Absolute bioavailability: approximately 25–35%.
Distribution
Plasma protein bound: >98%.
Steady-state volume of distribution: approximately 115 L.
Plasma clearance ranges from 500-700 mL/min.
Elimination
Coreg Cr Interactions
Interactions
May be potentiated by CYP2D6 poor metabolizers or inhibitors (eg, quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, propafenone), cimetidine. Monitor closely for severe bradycardia and/or hypotension with catecholamine depletors (eg, reserpine, MAOIs), clonidine. Antagonized by rifampin. Caution with calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil, diltiazem) that affect cardiac conduction; monitor ECG, BP. May potentiate antidiabetic agents; monitor blood glucose. Concomitant use with amiodarone or other CYP2C9 inhibitors (eg, fluconazole) may enhance β-blocking activity; monitor for bradycardia or heart block. Monitor digoxin, cyclosporine when changing carvedilol dose. May increase the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Coreg Cr Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Coreg Cr Clinical Trials
Coreg Cr Note
Not Applicable
Coreg Cr Patient Counseling
See Literature
Coreg Cr Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
General Description
Pharmacological Class
See Also
How Supplied
CR caps—30; Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Mechanism of Action
Coreg Cr Indications
Indications
Coreg Cr Dosage and Administration
Adult
Individualize. Take with food in the AM. Swallow whole or may open capsules and sprinkle beads on a spoonful of applesauce and take immediately. ≥18yrs: initially 20mg once daily, may double dose every 1–2 weeks if tolerated and needed. Max daily dose of 80mg. Switching from immediate-release carvedilol: see literature. ≥65yrs: switching from highest dose of immediate-release carvedilol (25mg twice daily) to Coreg CR: initially Coreg CR 40mg; if tolerated for ≥2weeks, may increase to 80mg.
Children
Coreg Cr Contraindications
Contraindications
Coreg Cr Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Coreg Cr Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Peripheral vascular disease. Nonallergic bronchospastic disease (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphyema). Diabetes (monitor blood glucose). Hyperthyroidism. Monitor renal function in ischemic heart disease, diffuse vascular disease, underlying renal insufficiency, and/or if systolic BP <100 mmHg. Heart failure or fluid retention; initiation of therapy may temporarily worsen signs and symptoms; increase diuretic dose and do not increase carvediolol dose if symptoms occur. Do not routinely withdraw treatment prior to major surgery. Avoid abrupt cessation (discontinue over 1–2 weeks if possible). May mask signs of hyperthyroidism; abrupt cessation may worsen hyperthyroidism or precipitate thyroid storm. Cataract surgery (intraoperative floppy iris syndrome possible). Prinzmetal's angina. Pheochromocytoma. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Coreg Cr Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Rapidly and extensively absorbed. Absolute bioavailability: approximately 25–35%.
Distribution
Plasma protein bound: >98%.
Steady-state volume of distribution: approximately 115 L.
Plasma clearance ranges from 500-700 mL/min.
Elimination
Coreg Cr Interactions
Interactions
May be potentiated by CYP2D6 poor metabolizers or inhibitors (eg, quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, propafenone), cimetidine. Monitor closely for severe bradycardia and/or hypotension with catecholamine depletors (eg, reserpine, MAOIs), clonidine. Antagonized by rifampin. Caution with calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil, diltiazem) that affect cardiac conduction; monitor ECG, BP. May potentiate antidiabetic agents; monitor blood glucose. Concomitant use with amiodarone or other CYP2C9 inhibitors (eg, fluconazole) may enhance β-blocking activity; monitor for bradycardia or heart block. Monitor digoxin, cyclosporine when changing carvedilol dose. May increase the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Coreg Cr Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Coreg Cr Clinical Trials
Coreg Cr Note
Not Applicable
Coreg Cr Patient Counseling
See Literature
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