Carvedilol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Carvedilol. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Dizziness | 6% |
| Bradycardia | 2% |
| Postural hypotension | 2% |
| Insomnia | 2% |
| Diarrhea | 2% |
| Peripheral edema | 1% |
| Thrombocytopenia | 1% |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 1% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
1.2 Left Ventricular Dysfunction Following Myocardial Infarction Carvedilol Tablet is 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 to 40% (with or without symptomatic heart failure) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. 1.3 Hypertension Carvedilol Tablet is indicated for the management of essential hypertension [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 , 14.4 )]. It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )].
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