Generic name: carvedilol phosphate
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug class:Non-cardioselective beta blockers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Carvedilol Capsule
Heart Failure
Carvedilol Phosphate extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild-to-severe chronic heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin, usually in addition to diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and digitalis, to increase survival and, also, to reduce the risk of hospitalization [see Drug Interactions (7.4), Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Left Ventricular Dysfunction following Myocardial Infarction
Carvedilol Phosphate extended-release capsules are indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients who have survived the acute phase of a myocardial infarction and have a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal ...
