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carvedilol
Drug Name Form Strength Infusion Center Available Restricted Non-formulary Ambulatory Available Interchange REMS
Coreg TABLET, ORAL 3.125 mg; 25 mg        
Carvedilol TABLET, ORAL 6.25 mg          
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242000
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Beta Blocker Treatment Guidelines

  • Metoprolol tartrate or metoprolol succinate is recommended for hypertension management or rate control in A-Fib.
  • Metoprolol tartrate or labetalol, solution for injection, is recommended for hypertension management or rate control in A-Fib.
  • Labetalol is safe for pregnant patients who need to be on beta-blockers.
  • Carvedilol IR is recommended for HF, MI, ACS CAD, arrhythmia, SIHD, or angina patients.
  • Atenolol oral suspension is recommended to be restricted to use for the pediatric population.
  • Propranolol IR is recommended for patients with thyrotoxicosis, thyroid storm or cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. Propranolol will be the recommended therapeutic interchange for those needing secondary prevention of variceal bleed.

 

Therapeutic Interchange:

Carvedilol CR
10 mg daily
20 mg daily
40 mg daily
80 mg daily		 Carvedilol IR 
3.125 mg BID
6.25 mg BID
12.5 BID
25 mg BID
Last updated: Apr. 23, 2024

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