Carvedilol
Coreg is the only carvedilol product on this shelf, a beta-blocker used for heart failure and high blood pressure. It comes in four strengths, from 3.125 mg up to 25 mg.
Key points
- Carvedilol is a beta-blocker that relaxes blood vessels and slows the heart rate.
- It is used for heart failure, high blood pressure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
- Stopping carvedilol abruptly is dangerous; do not stop without medical guidance.
How does carvedilol work?
Carvedilol relaxes blood vessels and slows the heart rate, which reduces the workload on the heart and lowers blood pressure. For someone with heart failure, that means the weakened heart pumps more efficiently against less resistance. Treatment typically begins at the lowest strength (3.125 mg) and is adjusted upward to let the body adapt. Coreg is the original brand of carvedilol, listed in the Heart & Blood Pressure category.