Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Carvedilol as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Carvedilol. Carvedilol can be combined with a diuretic, which helps with fluid volume loss and prevent exacerbation [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Carvedilol as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Carvedilol without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day [...]

Patient was educated on Carvedilol and its mechanism of action as follows: Carvedilol is a nonselective Beta blocker drug that inhibits the action of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) on both the Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors. Inhibition of Beta-1 receptors results in slowing of heart rate and decreases the force of contraction of heart muscle. Reduction in heart rate contributes to low blood pressure. Decrease in the force of contraction of heart muscle will bring about [...]