Carvedilol
Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta blocker used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure. This page lists the one tablet formulation in the catalogue.
Key points
- Carvedilol is a beta blocker that affects heart function and blood flow.
- It is listed for heart failure, high blood pressure, and left ventricular dysfunction.
- Coreg from GlaxoSmithKline is the originator brand; the tablet comes in four strengths.
Carvedilol works by blocking certain signals that cause the heart to beat faster and blood vessels to tighten. This allows the heart to pump with less effort and reduces blood pressure, which can ease the symptoms of heart failure. It is the only formulation listed under Heart & Blood Pressure.