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CARVEDILOL

Carvedilol is a nonselective beta blocker with alpha-blocking activity used to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, ensuring proper medication administration, and educating patients about the drug's effects and adherence. Side effects and signs of heart failure should be closely monitored for timely intervention.

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CARVEDILOL

Carvedilol is a nonselective beta blocker with alpha-blocking activity used to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, ensuring proper medication administration, and educating patients about the drug's effects and adherence. Side effects and signs of heart failure should be closely monitored for timely intervention.

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GENERIC NAME: CARVEDILOL

BRAND NAME: N/A


CLASSIFICATION: Alpha- Non selective beta blockers
DOSAGE, ROUTE, FREQUENCY: 6.25 mg 1-tab OD
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Nonselective beta blocker with alpha-blocking activity for
relaxation of smooth muscle, decreasing peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
DESIRED EFFECT: lowers blood pressure and vasodilation causing decrease heart rate

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES RATIONALE


1. Assess the patient’s vital signs, It lower blood pressure and heart rate
including blood pressure and heart significantly; baseline assessments are
rate, before administering carvedilol. essential for determining the appropriate
dosage and for monitoring the patient’s
response to the medication.

2. Ensure that the medication is taken as Administering with food can improve the
prescribed, typically with food. absorption of both silymarin and B vitamins
while minimizing potential gastrointestinal
side effects.

3. Monitor for potential side effects such Each detection of adverse effects allows for
as dizziness, hypotension, timely intervention.
bradycardia, fatigue, or
gastrointestinal disturbances.
4. Assess for signs and symptoms of Careful monitoring helps detect any
heart failure, such as worsening deterioration in the patient’s condition.
shortness of breath, weight gain, or
edema.
5. Educate the patient and the watcher Enhances understanding of the treatment plan
how the carvedilol works, and the and promotes compliance.
importance of adherence to the
prescribed regimen.

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