Description

Velon (Carvedilol) 6.25 mg Tablet

  • Generic name: Carvedilol
  • Strength: 6.25 mg per tablet
  • Dosage form: Tablet
  • Pack size shown: 30 tablets
  • Drug class: Combined alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocker
  • Prescription status: Rx / prescription medicine
  • Common uses: Management of high blood pressure (hypertension), stable angina, chronic heart failure, and certain cases of left-ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction.
  • How it works: It lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload on the heart by blocking beta receptors and alpha receptors.
  • Administration: Carvedilol is generally taken with food, according to the product information.

Important: This is a prescription medicine and should be taken only according to a doctor’s instructions. It should not be stopped suddenly, because abrupt discontinuation can worsen certain heart conditions.