Carvedilol

Generic Name: Carvedilol

Brand Names: Coreg

Drug Type: Small Molecule

Chemical Formula: C_₂₄H_₂₆N_₂O_₄

CAS Number: 72956-09-3

Unique Ingredient Identifier: 0K47UL67F2

Background: Carvedilol is a racemic mixture where the S(-) enantiomer is both a beta and alpha-1 adrenoceptor blocker, and the R(+) enantiomer is an alpha-1 adrenoceptor blocker. It is currently used to treat heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, and hypertension. The dual action of carvedilol is advantageous in combination therapies as moderate doses of 2 drugs ...

Indication: Carvedilol is indicated to treat mild to severe heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction with ventricular ejection fraction ≤40%, or hypertension.

Associated Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, LVEF ≤40% Left ventricular dysfunction, NYHA Class I or II heart failure, Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (NYHA Class III), Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (NYHA Class IV)

Associated Therapies: -

Clinical Trials

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