Carvedilol

**Definition:** A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.100.624.151 - D02.033.755.624.151 - D02.092.063.624.151 - D03.633.100.473.144.125 - D03.633.300.148.125