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Brand: Coreg, Carvedilol Phosphate ER, Carvipress, Dilatrend, Eucardic
Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker and alpha-1 blocker used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina (chest pain). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
For high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina (chest pain).
Outcome:
Severe bradycardia and hypotension
Mechanism:
Additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate
Outcome:
Decreased carvedilol levels
Mechanism:
Induction of carvedilol metabolism
Outcome:
Reduced carvedilol absorption
Mechanism:
May bind to carvedilol in the GI tract
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release combination with other antihypertensives (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low ( <5%) likelihood of any major regulatory changes for carvedilol in the next 2 years.
Beta-blocker, Alpha-1 blocker
Non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity