Carvedilol is taken by mouth and is available in immediate-release tablets, which are taken two to three times daily, and extended-release tablets, which are taken just once daily. Indications for ...

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 ...

Two approaches have been utilized for switching from other β blockers to carvedilol: an immediate or abrupt change involving stopping the existing β blocker and initiating carvedilol within 24 ...