Prescription
Beta-blocker (heart and blood pressure medicine)
Carvedilol
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Carvedilol is a heart medication that works by relaxing your blood vessels and slowing down your heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
What is it used for?
High blood pressure (hypertension)heart failurechest pain from heart problems (angina)
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.