Use: Carvedilol is used for arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease (for the prevention of stable angina attacks), and chronic heart failure (as part of combined therapy). How to take: The drug is taken orally. The initial dose is 12.5 mg once a day, then the dose is increased to 25 mg once a day. If necessary, the dose can be increased once every two weeks; the maximum daily dose is 50 mg. For elderly patients, a dose of 12.5 mg per day may be effective. Contraindications: Carvedilol is contraindicated in AV block of II and III degrees, severe bradycardia, decompensated heart failure, shock, bronchial asthma, chronic lung diseases with a history of broncho-obstructive syndrome, liver failure, pregnancy, lactation, and hypersensitivity to carvedilol.