Carvedilol
Carvedilol
Carvedilol (pronounced: kar-VE-dil-ol) is a type of medication known as a beta blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Etymology
The term "Carvedilol" is derived from the Latin word "carve" meaning to cut and "dilol" which is a chemical term referring to the presence of two alcohol groups in the molecule.
Usage
Carvedilol works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Related Terms
- Beta Blocker: A class of medications that are particularly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack after a first heart attack.
- Epinephrine: Also known as adrenaline, a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
- High Blood Pressure: Also known as hypertension, a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carvedilol
- Wikipedia's article - Carvedilol
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