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Is Carvedilol Safe For An Asthmatic Patient?
Question: How safe is the Use of carvelidol 6.25 in asthmatic patient
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I've gone through your question carefully and would explain that carvedilol can cause adverse effects like a cough in up to 8% of the patients and bronchospasm in less than 1% of them.
It is not contraindicated in asthmatic patients.
But, if these adverse effects occur during treatment with carvedilol, switching to another drug may be needed.
I would recommend starting at low doses and increasing gradually the dose, in order to avoid adverse effects.
Hope you will find this answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I've gone through your question carefully and would explain that carvedilol can cause adverse effects like a cough in up to 8% of the patients and bronchospasm in less than 1% of them.
It is not contraindicated in asthmatic patients.
But, if these adverse effects occur during treatment with carvedilol, switching to another drug may be needed.
I would recommend starting at low doses and increasing gradually the dose, in order to avoid adverse effects.
Hope you will find this answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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