Carvedilol

group of stereoisomers

Carvedilol is a beta blocker medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps prevent heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.[1] It can also be given with other medicines to treat heart failure and to prevent chest pain caused by angina.[1]

Carvedilol
Clinical data
Trade namesCoreg, others
SynonymsBM-14190
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa697042
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administration
By mouth
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability25–35%
Protein binding98%
MetabolismLiver (CYP2D6, CYP2C9)
Elimination half-life7–10 hours
ExcretionUrine (16%), feces (60%)
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ECHA InfoCard100.117.236 Edit this at Wikidata
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ChiralityRacemic mixture
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It makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Usually, carvedilol will need to be taken once or twice a day.[1] It usually starts to work after about 1 hour. But it will take days or weeks for it to reach its full effect.[1]

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Carvedilol: a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina, heart disease and stroke". nhs.uk. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2024-06-02.