3.125 mg of carvedilol is not a lot.
3.125 mg of carvedilol is actually the standard starting dose for treating heart failure.
3.125 mg of carvedilol is also a common low dose starting point for treating left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack.
When starting carvedilol your doctor will often start you off on 3.125 mg of carvedilol or around that dosage and then if needed your doctor may gradually increase your dosage of carvedilol as needed.
However the starting dosages of carvedilol and maximum dosages of carvedilol can also vary depending on the condition that is being treated with carvedilol.
For heart failure there is a typical starting dose of carvedilol which is often 3.125 mg of carvedilol, but can vary and this dose can be increased over time.
For left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack, there is also a recommended starting dose of carvedilol which is often 3.125 mg of carvedilol but can also vary and a lower starting dose can also be used in some cases.
And the maximum dose of carvedilol is often lower as well than the maximum dose of carvedilol for heart failure.
Carvedilol is a medication that is in the beta-blocker and alpha-blocker drug class.
Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
The drug carvedilol works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate, with the added benefit of being an antioxidant.
Common side effects of carvedilol include dizziness or lightheadedness, and it should not be stopped suddenly without consulting a doctor.
In heart failure the drug carvedilol helps your heart pump blood more effectively.
In high blood pressure carvedilol lowers blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels.
After a heart attack the drug carvedilol improves survival for people with left ventricular dysfunction, after a myocardial infarction.
The beta blocker in carvedilol blocks the effects of the hormone epinephrine, which helps to relax blood vessels and slow your heart rate.
The alpha blocker in carvedilol also helps relax blood vessels, which further lowers your blood pressure and the antioxidant in carvedilol provides antioxidant properties.
Don't stop taking carvedilol suddenly as it can lead to serious heart problems like heart attack or chest pain, so if you need to get off of carvedilol your doctor will reduce your dose of carvedilol gradually.
If you have any asthma, heart block or slow heart rate or lung conditions you should let your doctor know as carvedilol may not be right for you.
Carvedilol can also mask some signs of low blood sugar, like fast heartbeat, which can make it harder to tell if your blood sugar is dangerously low.