Carvedilol is a 3rd generation adrenergic antagonist (α + β blocker), used to treat hypertension, CHF & angina etc.
Dose: 3-25 mg
Route: Oral
Duration of action: N/A
Trade name: Coreg, Coreg CR, Carvil, Carloc, Carvas, Oricar
Therapeutic uses:
Carvedilol is used in hypertension, congestive heart failure(CHF), angina and left ventricular dysfunction following MI.
Side effects: Adverse effects of Carvedilol are as follows:
- Hyperglycemia,
- Angina pectoris,
- Hypotension,
- Visual disturbance,
- Nausea,
- Orthostatic hypotension,
- Vomiting,
- Rales.
