A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.
Also Known As:
Coreg; BM 14190; BM-14190; Carvedilol Hydrochloride; Carvedilol, (+); Carvedilol, (+)-isomer; Carvedilol, (+-)-isomer; Carvedilol, (-); Carvedilol, (-)-isomer; Carvedilol, (R)-isomer; Carvedilol, (S)-isomer; Carvedilol, 14C-labeled; Coropres; Dilatrend; Eucardic; Kredex; Querto; 14C-labeled Carvedilol; BM14190; Carvedilol, 14C labeled; 2-Propanol, 1-(9H-carbazol-4-yloxy)-3-((2-(2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)-