Coreg Dosage

Generic name: carvedilol
Brand names: Coreg, Coreg CR
Drug class: Non-cardioselective beta blockers

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  TAB: 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg

Hypertension

[6.25-25 mg PO bid]

Start: 6.25 mg PO bid, may incr. q1-2wk to 12.5 mg PO bid, then 25 mg PO bid; Max: 50 mg/day; Info: give w/ food; taper dose over 1-2wk to D/C

Heart failure

[6.25-25 mg PO bid]

Start: 3.125 mg PO bid, may incr. q2wk to 6.25 mg PO bid, then 12.5 mg PO bid, then 25 mg PO bid; Max: 50 mg/day; 100 mg/day if >85 kg; Info: minimize fluid retention prior to tx; give w/ food; taper dose over 1-2wk to D/C

Left ventricular Dysfunction

[25 mg PO bid]

Start: 6.25 mg PO bid ASAP after pt stable, then incr. q3-10 days to 12.5 mg PO bid, then 25 mg PO bid; Info: minimize fluid retention prior to tx; start 3.125 mg PO bid and/or titrate slower if fluid retention, hypotension, or bradycardia; give w/ food; taper dose over 1-2wk to D/C

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

hepatic impairment: avoid use

SRC: NLM .