Carvedilol and metoprolol are both beta-blocker medications, which are a class of drugs used to treat various cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure).

However, it has been found that additional α-adrenergic blockade with carvedilol may increase the number of patients with hemodynamic responses resulting in a reduction in hepatic venous pressure ...

In patients with hepatic cirrhosis, carvedilol was better at controlling portal hypertension and yielded a higher response rate than first-line therapy, propranolol. Among patients with hepatic ...

We extend our congratulations to Tevethia et al for their recently published ‘CAVARLY trial’, which suggests the combination of variceal band ligation (VBL) and carvedilol is superior to VBL or ...

Two protocols for switching between carvedilol, a third-generation nonselective agent with vasodilation through α 1 blockade, and a β 1-selective agent (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol) are described ...

The NHS is urging thousands of people to cut down on their intake of tea and coffee due to an uncomfortable side effect ...

A stuffy nose at night can have causes ranging from respiratory infection, allergies, and nasal polyps to dry air, sleep apnea, and even your sleep position. Lying down can increase blood flow to your ...

Thousands of people in the UK who take the medication are being encouraged to make the diet change to avoid side effects ...

Humulin R has possible interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements. Examples include fluoxetine (Prozac) and prednisone (Rayos). Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially ...