Carvedilol
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
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Overview
Carvedilol is {{{aOrAn}}} Alpha-adrenergic blocker, Beta-adrenergic blocker that is FDA approved for the {{{indicationType}}} of Heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin, hypertension. Common adverse reactions include Fatigue, hypotension, dizziness, hyperglycemia.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Carvedilol in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Carvedilol in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Carvedilol during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Carvedilol in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Carvedilol in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Carvedilol and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Carvedilol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor regarding the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Carvedilol Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [4]
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Synonyms / Brand Names: COREG®, COREG CR®
Overview
Category
FDA Package Insert
| Indications and Usage | Dosage and Administration | Dosage Forms and Strengths | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Use in Specific Populations | Overdosage | Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Nonclinical Toxicology | Clinical Studies | How Supplied/Storage and Handling | Patient Counseling Information | Labels and Packages