Carvedilol
Nonselective β-/α₁-Blocker- Drug Class
- Nonselective β-/α₁-Blocker
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Blocks β1, β2, and α1 receptors → ↓ heart rate/contractility plus vasodilation.
- Clinical Notes
- One of three β-blockers with HFrEF mortality benefit (with metoprolol succinate, bisoprolol). Take with food to slow absorption and reduce orthostasis.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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