Carvedilol interactions

Food & lifestyle

• alcohol

  Moderate

  Synergy

  Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

  What to do: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

  8 sources

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Conditions

Conditions in which Carvedilol needs care, as documented in this source.

• Asthma

  Major

  Some beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (i.e., non-cardioselective beta-blockers) are contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma or with a history of bronchial asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In general, beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents should not be used in patients with bronchospastic diseases. Beta blockade may adversely affect pulmonary function by counteracting the bronchodilation produced by catecholamine stimulation of beta-2 receptors. If beta-blocker therapy is necessary in these patients, an agent with beta-1 selectivity (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol, betaxolol) is considered safer, but should be used with caution nonetheless. Cardioselectivity is not absolute and can be lost with larger doses.

  23 sources

  1. van Zyl AI, Jennings AA, Bateman ED, Opie LH "Comparison of respiratory effects of two cardioselective beta-blockers, celiprolol and atenolol, in asthmatics with mild to moderate hypertension." Chest 95 (1989): 209-13
  2. Adam WR, Meagher EJ, Barter CE "Labetalol, beta blockers, and acute deterioration of chronic airway obstruction." Clin Exp Hypertens A A4 (1982): 1419-28
  3. Falliers CJ, Vincent ME, Medakovic M "Effect of single doses of labetalol, metoprolol, and placebo on ventilatory function in patients with bronchial asthma: interaction with isoproterenol." J Asthma 23 (1986): 251-60
  4. Durant PA, Joucken K "Bronchospasm and hypotension during cardiopulmonary bypass after preoperative cimetidine and labetalol therapy." Br J Anaesth 56 (1984): 917-20
  5. Raine JM, Palazzo MG, Kerr JH, Sleight P "Near-fatal bronchospasm after oral nadolol in a young asthmatic and response to ventilation with halothane." Br Med J 282 (1981): 548-9
  6. Stephen SA "Unwanted effects of propranolol." Am J Cardiol 18 (1966): 463-72
  7. Chodosh S, Tuck J, Blasucci DJ "The effects of dilevalol, metoprolol, and placebo on ventilatory function in asthmatics." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 11 (1988): s18-24
  8. Morris R, Bulteau P "Respiratory arrest after beta-blocker in an asthmatic patient." Med J Aust 2 (1980): 576

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  9. Mashford ML, Coventry D, Hecker R, et al. "Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee: ADRAC report for 1980." Med J Aust 1 (1982): 416-9
  10. Schoenberger JA, Croog SH, Sudilovsky A, et al. "Self-reported side effects from antihypertensive drugs: a clinical trial." Am J Hypertens 3 (1990): 123-32
  11. Horvath JS, Woolcock AJ, Tiller DJ, Donnelly P, Armstrong J, Caterson R "A comparison of metoprolol and propranolol on blood pressure and respiratory function in patients with hypertension." Aust N Z J Med 8 (1978): 1-6
  12. Benson MK, Berrill WT, Cruickshank JM, Sterling GS "A comparison of four B-adrenoceptor antagonists in patients with asthma." Br J Clin Pharmacol 5 (1978): 415-9
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  16. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  20. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  21. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  22. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
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• Atrioventricular Block

  Major

  The use of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) is contraindicated in patients with sinus bradyarrhythmia or heart block greater than the first degree (unless a functioning pacemaker is present). Due to their negative inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart, the use of beta-blockers is likely to exacerbate these conditions.

  22 sources

  1. Crean PA, Williams DO "Effect of intravenous and oral acebutolol in patients with bundle branch block." Int J Cardiol 10 (1986): 119-26
  2. Mashford ML, Coventry D, Hecker R, et al. "Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee: ADRAC report for 1980." Med J Aust 1 (1982): 416-9
  3. Treseder AS, Thomas TP "Sinus arrest due to timolol eye drops." Br J Clin Pract 40 (1986): 256-8
  4. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):

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  9. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  20. Frishman WH "Carvedilol." N Engl J Med 339 (1998): 1759-65
  21. Braunwald E, Hauser SL, Kasper DL, Fauci AS, Isselbacher KJ, Longo DL, Martin JB, eds., Wilson JD "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine." New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Health Professionals Division (1998):
  22. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Diseases requiring hemodialysis

  Major

  Therapy with beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) should be administered cautiously in patients requiring hemodialysis. When given after dialysis, hemodynamic stability should be established prior to drug administration to avoid marked falls in blood pressure. The hemodynamic status should be closely monitored before and after the dose.

  15 sources

  1. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):

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  10. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
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  13. Miki S, Masumura H, Kaifu Y, Yuasa S "Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of carvedilol in chronic hemodialysis patients with hypertension." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 18 Suppl 4 (1991): s62-8
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  15. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Heart Failure

  Major

  The use of carvedilol is contraindicated in patients with NYHA class IV decompensated heart failure. Sympathetic stimulation may be important in maintaining the hemodynamic function in these patients, thus beta-blockade can worsen the heart failure. Carvedilol may be used for the treatment of mild to moderate (NYHA class II or III) heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin in patients receiving digitalis, diuretics, an ACE inhibitor, and/or nitrates.

  17 sources

  1. Kelly DT "Carvedilol in heart failure." Cardiology 82 Suppl 3 (1993): 45-9
  2. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  3. Olsen SL, Gilbert EM, Renlund DG, Taylor DO, Yanowitz FD, Bristow MR "Carvedilol improves left ventricular function and symptoms in chronic heart failure: a double-blind randomized study." J Am Coll Cardiol 25 (1995): 1225-31
  4. Krum H, Sackner-Bernstein JD, Goldsmith RL, et al. "Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the long-term efficacy of carvedilol in patients with severe chronic heart failure." Circulation 92 (1995): 1499-506
  5. Australia-New Zealand Heart Failure Research Collaborative Group. "Effects of carvedilol, a vasodilator-B-blocker, in patients with congestive heart failure due to ischemic heart disease." Circulation 92 (1995): 212-8
  6. Packer M, Bristow MR, Cohn JN, Colucci WS, Fowler MB, Gilbert EM, Shusterman NH "The effect of carvedilol on morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure." N Engl J Med 334 (1996): 1349-55
  7. Cleland JGF, Swedberg K "Carvedilol for heart failure, with care." Lancet 347 (1996): 1199-201
  8. Moye LA, Abernethy D "Carvedilol in patients with chronic heart failure." N Engl J Med 335 (1996): 1318

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  9. Von Olshausen K, Pop T, Berger J "Carvedilol in patients with chronic heart failure." N Engl J Med 335 (1996): 1318-20
  10. Packer M, Cohn JN, Colucci WS "Carvedilol in patients with chronic heart failure." N Engl J Med 335 (1996): 1310-20
  11. Colucci WS, Packer M, Bristow MR, Gilbert EM, Cohn JN, Fowler MB, Krueger SK, Hershberger R, Uretsky BF, Bowers JA, Sackne "Carvedilol inhibits clinical progression in patients with mild symptoms of heart failure." Circulation 94 (1996): 2800-6
  12. Macmahon S, Sharpe N, Doughty R, Krum H, Tonkin A, Trotter A, Burton R, Garrett J, Lane G, Owensby D, Ryan J, Shepherd J, Sing "Randomised, placebo-controlled trial of carvedilol in patients with congestive heart failure due to ischaemic heart disease." Lancet 349 (1997): 375-80
  13. Bristow MR, Gilbert EM, Abraham WT, et al. "Carvedilol produces dose-related improvements in left ventricular function and survival in subjects with chronic heart failure. MOCHA Investigators." Circulation 94 (1996): 2807-16
  14. Packer M, Colucci WS, Sackner-Bernstein JD, Liang CS, Goldscher DA, Freeman I, Kukin ML, Kinhal V, Udelson JE, Klapholz M, Gottlieb SS, Pearle D "Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of carvedilol in patients with moderate to severe heart failure. The PRECISE Trial Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Carvedilol on Symptoms an Exercise." Circulation 94 (1996): 2793-9
  15. Doughty RN, Whalley GA, Gamble G, MacMahon S, Sharpe N "Left ventricular remodeling with carvedilol in patients with congestive heart failure due to ischemic heart disease. Australia-Ne Zealand Heart Failure Research Collaborative Group." J Am Coll Cardiol 29 (1997): 1060-6
  16. Frishman WH "Carvedilol." N Engl J Med 339 (1998): 1759-65
  17. Macdonald PS, Keogh AM, Aboyoun CL, Lund M, Amor R, McCaffrey DJ "Tolerability and efficacy of carvedilol in patients with New York Heart Association class IV heart failure." J Am Coll Cardiol 33 (1999): 924-31

• Hypersensitivity

  Major

  The use of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) in patients with a history of allergic reactions or anaphylaxis may be associated with heightened reactivity to culprit allergens. The frequency and/or severity of attacks may be increased during beta-blocker therapy. In addition, these patients may be refractory to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat acute hypersensitivity reactions and may require a beta-agonist such as isoproterenol.

  17 sources

  1. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Liver Diseases

  Major

  Carvedilol is extensively metabolized by the liver. Patients with cirrhosis have demonstrated significantly higher plasma concentrations (approximately 4 to 7-fold) of carvedilol compared to healthy individuals. The use of carvedilol is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

  5 sources

  1. Neugebauer G, Neubert P "Metabolism of carvedilol in man." Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 16 (1991): 257-60
  2. Neugebauer G, Gabor M, Reiff K "Disposition of carvedilol enantiomers in patients with liver cirrhosis: evidence for disappearance of stereoselective first-pass extraction." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 19 Suppl 1 (1992): s142-6
  3. Neugebauer G, Akpan W, von Mollendorff E, Neubert P, Reiff K "Pharmacokinetics and disposition of carvedilol in humans." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 10 Suppl 1 (1987): s85-8
  4. Neugebauer G, Gabor M, Reiff K "Pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of carvedilol in patients with liver cirrhosis." Drugs 36 Suppl 6 (1988): 148-54
  5. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):

• Liver Failure

  Major

  The use of carvedilol is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Compared to healthy subjects, patients with severe liver impairment (cirrhosis) exhibit a 4- to 7-fold increase in carvedilol levels.

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• Myocardial Ischemia

  Major

  Heightened sensitivity to catecholamines may occur after prolonged use of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers). Exacerbation of angina, myocardial infarction and ventricular arrhythmias have been reported in patients with coronary artery disease following abrupt withdrawal of therapy. Cessation of beta-blocker therapy, whenever necessary, should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages over a period of 1 to 2 weeks in patients with coronary insufficiency. Patients should be advised not to discontinue treatment without first consulting with the physician. In patients who experience an exacerbation of angina following discontinuation of beta-blocker therapy, the medication should generally be reinstituted, at least temporarily, along with other clinically appropriate measures.

  20 sources

  1. Miller RR, Olson HG, Amsterdam EA, Mason DT "Propranolol-withdrawal rebound phenomenon: exacerbation of coronary events after abrupt cessation of antianginal therapy." N Engl J Med 293 (1975): 416-8
  2. Rangno RE, Langlois S "Comparison of withdrawal phenomena after propranolol, metoprolol, and pindolol." Am Heart J 104 (1982): 473-8
  3. Szecsi E, Kohlschutter S, Schiess W, Lang E "Abrupt withdrawal of pindolol or metoprolol after chronic therapy." Br J Clin Pharmacol 13 (1982): s353-7
  4. Walden RJ, Hernandez J, Yu Y, et al. "Withdrawal of beta-blocking drugs." Am Heart J 104 (1982): 515-20
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  6. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):

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  9. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  10. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  20. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Peripheral Vascular Diseases

  Major

  Due to their negative inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart, beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) reduce cardiac output and may precipitate or aggravate symptoms of arterial insufficiency in patients with peripheral vascular disease. In addition, the nonselective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, pindolol, timolol) may attenuate catecholamine-mediated vasodilation during exercise by blocking beta-2 receptors in peripheral vessels. Therapy with beta-blockers should be administered cautiously in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Close monitoring for progression of arterial obstruction is advised.

  27 sources

  1. Michelson EL, Frishman WH, Lewis JE, et al. "Multicenter clinical evaluation of long-term efficacy and safety of labetalol in treatment of hypertension." Am J Med Oct 17 (1983): 68-80
  2. Eliasson K, Danielson M, Hylander B, Lindblad LE "Raynaud's phenomenon caused by beta-receptor blocking drugs." Acta Med Scand 215 (1984): 333-9
  3. Myers J, Morgan T, Waga S, et al. "Long-term experiences with labetalol." Med J Aust 1 (1980): 665-6
  4. Tcherdakoff P "Side-effects with long-term labetalol: an open study of 251 patients in a single centre." Pharmatherapeutica 3 (1983): 342-8
  5. Eliasson K, Lins L-E, Sundqvist K "Peripheral vasospasm during beta-receptor blockade: a comparison between metoprolol and pindolol." Acta Med Scand 665 (1982): 109-12
  6. Lepantalo M "Beta blockade and intermittent claudication." Acta Med Scand 700 (1985): 1-48
  7. Mashford ML, Coventry D, Hecker R, et al. "Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee: ADRAC report for 1980." Med J Aust 1 (1982): 416-9
  8. Coppeto JR "Transient ischemic attacks and amaurosis fugax from timolol." Ann Ophthalmol 17 (1985): 64-5

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  9. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  10. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  11. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  12. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  13. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  14. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  20. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
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• Peripheral Vascular Diseases

  Major

  The beta-adrenergic receptor blocking effects of carvedilol may precipitate or aggravate symptoms of arterial insufficiency in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Carvedilol may also attenuate catecholamine-mediated vasodilation during exercise by blocking beta-2 receptors in peripheral vessels. Therapy with carvedilol should be administered cautiously in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Close monitoring for progression of arterial obstruction is advised.

  7 sources

  1. Eliasson K, Danielson M, Hylander B, Lindblad LE "Raynaud's phenomenon caused by beta-receptor blocking drugs." Acta Med Scand 215 (1984): 333-9
  2. Eliasson K, Lins L-E, Sundqvist K "Peripheral vasospasm during beta-receptor blockade: a comparison between metoprolol and pindolol." Acta Med Scand 665 (1982): 109-12
  3. Lepantalo M "Beta blockade and intermittent claudication." Acta Med Scand 700 (1985): 1-48
  4. Mashford ML, Coventry D, Hecker R, et al. "Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee: ADRAC report for 1980." Med J Aust 1 (1982): 416-9
  5. Meyer-Sabellek W, Agrawal B "Antihypertensive profile of carvedilol." Clin Investig 70 Suppl 1 (1992): s43-52
  6. Breckenridge A, Roberts DH "Antihypertensive treatment in concomitant peripheral vascular disease: current experience and the potential of carvedilol." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 18 Suppl 4 (1991): s78-81
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• Shock, Cardiogenic

  Major

  The use of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) is contraindicated in patients with hypotension or cardiogenic shock. Due to their negative inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart, the use of beta-blockers is likely to further depress cardiac output and blood pressure, which can be detrimental in these patients.

  24 sources

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  5. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):

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  10. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
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  21. "Product Information. Acupress (carteolol ophthalmic)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc, Rockville, MD.
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  23. Frishman WH "Carvedilol." N Engl J Med 339 (1998): 1759-65
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• Cerebrovascular Disorders

  Moderate

  Beta-adrenergic blocking agents (beta-blockers), should be used with caution in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency because of their potential effects relative to blood pressure and pulse. If signs or symptoms suggesting reduced cerebral blood flow are observed, consideration should be given to discontinuing these agents.

  16 sources

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  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
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  12. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
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  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Glaucoma

  Moderate

  Systemic beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) may lower intraocular pressure. Therefore, patients with glaucoma or intraocular hypertension may require adjustments in their ophthalmic regimen following a dosing change or discontinuation of beta-blocker therapy.

  16 sources

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  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
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  14. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Hyperlipidemias

  Moderate

  Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) may alter serum lipid profiles. Increases in serum VLDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as decreases in HDL cholesterol, have been reported with some beta-blockers. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during beta-blocker therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.

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  20. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
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  28. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
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• Hyperthyroidism

  Moderate

  When beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) are used to alleviate symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as tachycardia, anxiety, tremor and heat intolerance, abrupt withdrawal can exacerbate thyrotoxicosis or precipitate a thyroid storm. To minimize this risk, cessation of beta-blocker therapy, when necessary, should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages over a period of 1 to 2 weeks. Patients should be advised not to discontinue treatment without first consulting with the physician. Close monitoring is recommended during and after therapy withdrawal.

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  1. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Kidney Diseases

  Moderate

  The use of carvedilol has rarely resulted in deterioration of renal function in patients with congestive heart failure. Patients with low blood pressure (systolic BP < 100 mm Hg), ischemic heart disease and diffuse vascular disease, and/or underlying renal impairment may be at greater risk. In these patients, monitoring of renal function is recommended during dosage titration, and the dosing reduced or discontinued accordingly.

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• Myasthenia Gravis

  Moderate

  Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) may potentiate muscle weakness consistent with certain myasthenic symptoms such as diplopia, ptosis, and generalized weakness. Several beta-blockers have been associated rarely with aggravation of muscle weakness in patients with preexisting myasthenia gravis or myasthenic symptoms. Use cautiously in patients with myasthenia gravis.

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  7. Choi KL, Wat MS, Ip TP, Kung AWC, Lam KSL "Phaeochromocytoma associated with myasthenia gravis precipitated by propranolol treatment." Aust N Z J Med 25 (1995): 257

• Pheochromocytoma

  Moderate

  Administration of beta-blockers alone in the setting of pheochromocytoma has been associated with a paradoxical increase in blood pressure due to the attenuation of beta-mediated vasodilatation in skeletal muscle. In patients with pheochromocytoma, an alpha-blocking agent should be initiated prior to the use of any beta-blocking agent. Caution should be taken in the administration of these agents to patients suspected of having pheochromocytoma.

  16 sources

  1. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Prinzmetal's variant angina

  Moderate

  Agents with non-selective beta-blocking activity may provoke chest pain in patients with Prinzmetal's variant angina. the use of non-selective beta blockers is not recommended in these patients. Caution should be taken in the administration of these agents to patients suspected of having Prinzmetal's variant angina.

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  1. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Coreg (carvedilol)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):

• Psoriasis

  Moderate

  The use of beta-blockers in psoriatic patients should be carefully weighed since the use of these agents may cause an aggravation in psoriasis.

  16 sources

  1. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
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  14. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

• Tachycardia

  Moderate

  Beta-adrenergic blockade in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and tachycardia has been associated with severe bradycardia requiring treatment with a pacemaker. In one case, this result was reported after an initial dose of 5 mg propranolol. The use of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents (aka beta-blockers) should be administered cautiously in these patients.

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  1. "Product Information. Sectral (acebutolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tenormin (atenolol)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Normodyne (labetalol)." Schering Corporation (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Trandate (labetalol)." Glaxo Wellcome (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Inderal (propranolol)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Blocadren (timolol)." Merck & Co., Inc (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Brevibloc (esmolol)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Cartrol (carteolol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Kerlone (betaxolol)." Searle (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Lopressor (metoprolol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Betapace (sotalol)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Zebeta (bisoprolol)." Lederle Laboratories (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Visken (pindolol)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Levatol (penbutolol)." Reed and Carnrick (2001):
  16. "Product Information. Bystolic (nebivolol)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2007):

Therapeutic duplication

Drug classes that overlap with Carvedilol, so taking both doubles up the same effect. This source publishes no per-row citations for duplication.

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Ziac

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Hydrochlorothiazide/metoprolol

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Hydrochlorothiazide/propranolol

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Hydrochlorothiazide/timolol

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Tenoretic 50

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Bendroflumethiazide/nadolol

• beta blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Nebivolol/valsartan