carvedilol(Coreg, Coreg CR)
Non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːrvədɪˌlɒl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- carvedilol
- Brand names
- Coreg, Coreg CR
- Therapeutic class
- Non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food to reduce orthostatic dizziness.
- Do not stop abruptly; taper over 1-2 weeks (rebound tachycardia, MI risk).
- Tell provider about asthma/COPD (may worsen wheezing).
- Diabetics: may mask hypoglycemia symptoms.
- Weigh daily during HF titration; report rapid gain.
Sources
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