Carvedilol
Coreg (carvedilol) is a prescription beta-blocker medication used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to reduce the heart's workload. This medication requires careful monitoring and should not be stopped suddenly without medical guidance.
Coreg is a beta-blocker used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and post-heart attack complications by reducing heart workload and relaxing blood vessels.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 216221
- Generic
- Coreg
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Forms
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Coreg is FDA-approved for treating congestive heart failure (to reduce mortality and hospitalizations), hypertension (high blood pressure), and left ventricular dysfunction following a heart attack. It may also be used off-label for other cardiovascular conditions as determined by a healthcare provider.
Coreg contains carvedilol, a non-selective beta-blocker that also has alpha-1 blocking activity. It works by blocking stress hormones (like adrenaline) from binding to heart and blood vessel receptors, which slows the heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and decreases the heart's oxygen demand.
Coreg should never be stopped abruptly, as this can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes or chest pain. Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, and low blood pressure. Patients with asthma, severe bradycardia, or certain heart conditions may not be able to take this medication. Regular blood pressure and heart rate monitoring are essential during treatment.
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