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Carvedilol
Drug ClassBeta Blocker
Year Approved1995
Conditions TreatedHeart failure, hypertension
AvailabilityPrescription
About Carvedilol
A third generation beta blocker that blocks both beta and alpha receptors. Carvedilol or Coreg treats heart failure and high blood pressure. It was among the first beta blockers shown to improve survival in heart failure, including severe disease. Carvedilol reduces cardiac remodeling, the progressive enlargement and weakening of the heart. It has antioxidant properties. Treatment is typically started low and increased gradually by the prescriber. It is a cornerstone of modern heart failure therapy.