Carvedilol

( Coreg )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 19, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Carvedilol

Common Brands:

Coreg, Coreg CR

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Beta-blocker

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure
Congestive heart failure
After heart attack

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Carvedilol Drug Class

Carvedilol (kar vey dih lol) belongs to a group of medications called beta-blockers.

Carvedilol Age Range

Carvedilol is approved for use in adults. It is not known whether carvedilol is safe or effective in children. However, doctors may sometimes prescribe this medication to children after carefully weighing the benefits and risks.