Definitions for carvedilol
carvedilol

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1. carvedilolnoun

   beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced

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1. carvedilolnoun

   A nonselective beta blocker

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1. Carvedilol

   Carvedilol, sold under the brand name Coreg among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure (CHF), and left ventricular dysfunction in people who are otherwise stable. For high blood pressure, it is generally a second-line treatment. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include dizziness, tiredness, joint pain, low blood pressure, nausea, and shortness of breath. Severe side effects may include bronchospasm. Safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unclear. Use is not recommended in those with liver problems. Carvedilol is a nonselective beta blocker and alpha-1 blocker. How it improves outcomes is not entirely clear but may involve dilation of blood vessels.Carvedilol was patented in 1978 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1995. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 26th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 23 million prescriptions.

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1. carvedilol

   Carvedilol is a type of medication known as a beta-blocker, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure. It may also be used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if the patient's heart is not pumping well. Its effects can help to prevent further heart damage, heart attacks, and strokes.

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1. Carvedilol

   Carvedilol is a nonselective beta blocker/alpha-1 blocker indicated in the treatment of mild to severe congestive heart failure. It is marketed under various trade names including Carvil, Coreg, Dilatrend, Eucardic, and Carloc as a generic drug, and as a controlled-release formulation, marketed in the US as Coreg CR. Carvedilol was discovered by Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr. It has had a significant role in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of carvedilol in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of carvedilol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Carvedilol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carvedilol
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=carvedilol