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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Coreg Cr

Coreg Cr has 68 Side Effects total
40 are Life Threatening
14 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Coreg Cr
 
Coreg Cr is also known by the generic name Carvedilol Phosphate


USES:
This medication is an alpha and beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.


Coreg Cr has 40 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Urine Color - Urine Discoloration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Atrioventricular Heart Block - Atrioventricular Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Volume - Hypovolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Fluid in the Lungs - Pulmonary Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Weight Gain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Worsening of Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Coreg Cr

Coreg Cr has 14 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr
Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Coreg Cr

Coreg Cr Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Coreg Cr has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):
Coreg Cr has 1 severe interactions with Arbutamine. Click here to see them
Coreg Cr has 1 severe interactions with Genesa. Click here to see them

Coreg Cr has interactions of serious seriousness with 30 drug(s).

Coreg Cr has interactions of moderate seriousness with 414 drug(s).

Coreg Cr has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Coreg Cr has 18 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Coreg Cr.

Coreg Cr Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Acutely Decompensated HF Requiring Parenteral Inotropic Therapy is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease - Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Complete Atrioventricular Block - Complete Heart Block is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Second Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Relative Contraindications 

Anaphylaxis occuring from Desensitization to Allergens - Anaphylactic Shock due to Allergy Shots is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Chronic Bronchitis is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Sick Sinus Syndrome is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Sinus Bradycardia is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Contraindication Warnings 

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Coreg Cr.

Coreg Cr has 8 related brands and strengths:
 
Carvedilol Phosphate Er 10 Mg Multiphase 24 Hr Cap

Carvedilol Phosphate Er 20 Mg Multiphase 24 Hr Cap

Carvedilol Phosphate Er 40 Mg Multiphase 24 Hr Cap

Carvedilol Phosphate Er 80 Mg Multiphase 24 Hr Cap

Coreg Cr 10 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Coreg Cr 20 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Coreg Cr 40 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Coreg Cr 80 Mg 24 Hr Cap

Coreg Cr - Symptoms of overdose may include
very slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, slow/shallow breathing, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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