Drug Unit 6- Carvedilol

Question 1

Therapeutic effects and uses

Answer 1

Used for the heart failure and hypertension and to reduce death in patients who have survived the acute phase of an MI.

Question 2

Pharmacologic classification

Answer 2

Beta-receptor blocker, and alpha1 blockers.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Don’t give it to people with asthma or chronic lung disorders because they can have dyspnea or wheezing due to bronchostriction.