What is the brand name for Carvedilol?
The brand name for Carvedilol is Coreg.
PTCE Top 200 · #35
Carvedilol
Coreg
Carvedilol is the generic name for the brand-name drug Coreg. It is a beta blocker (nonselective) with alpha blockade used to treat HF, hypertension. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Carvedilol ranks #35 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Carvedilol |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Coreg |
| Drug class | Beta blocker (nonselective) with alpha blockade |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | HF, hypertension |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Carvedilol used for?
Beta‑blocker with alpha‑blocking activity used for heart failure, hypertension, and left‑ventricular dysfunction after MI (product‑specific).
What drug class is Carvedilol?
Carvedilol is a Beta blocker (nonselective) with alpha blockade in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Carvedilol
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightBradycardia
- arrow_rightHypotension
- arrow_rightWeight gain
Major interactions
- arrow_rightNon‑DHP CCBs (verapamil/diltiazem) or digoxin ↑ bradycardia/heart block risk
- arrow_rightCYP2D6 inhibitors can increase carvedilol levels
- arrow_rightInsulin/antidiabetic meds: beta‑blockers may mask hypoglycemia symptoms
Is Carvedilol a controlled substance?
No. Carvedilol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Carvedilol (PTCE mnemonic)
COREG CORE-protects the heart — carve-DILOL is β + α blocker for HFrEF. Take with food, never stop abruptly (rebound HTN/ischemia).
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PTCE exam tip
Carvedilol ends in -olol (a beta blocker) but also blocks alpha receptors. It's dosed twice daily with food and used in heart failure.
Carvedilol FAQ
What is Carvedilol used for?
Carvedilol is used to treat HF, hypertension. Beta‑blocker with alpha‑blocking activity used for heart failure, hypertension, and left‑ventricular dysfunction after MI (product‑specific).
What drug class is Carvedilol?
Carvedilol is a Beta blocker (nonselective) with alpha blockade (Cardiovascular group).
Is Carvedilol a controlled substance?
No. Carvedilol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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