Heart Medication Coreg
Pronounced: (car-VEDD-ih-lol)
Uses
This medication is an alpha and beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate,...
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FDA approves Coreg CR for heart failure, high blood pressure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-daily formula of Coreg for uses including high blood pressure and heart failure. Coreg CR... Read more »
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