FDA label
What is carvedilol used for?
The FDA-approved uses of carvedilol, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for carvedilol (tablet, film coated) lists 3 uses: Heart Failure; Left Ventricular Dysfunction Following Myocardial Infarction; Hypertension.
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Carvedilol, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs (ANDA076373). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Heart Failure
Carvedilol tablets are indicated for the treatment of mild-to-severe chronic heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin, usually in addition to diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and digitalis, to increase survival and, also, to reduce the risk of hospitalization.
Left Ventricular Dysfunction Following Myocardial Infarction
Carvedilol tablets are indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients who have survived the acute phase of a myocardial infarction and have a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 40% (with or without symptomatic heart failure).
Hypertension
Carvedilol tablets are indicated for the management of essential hypertension. They can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 2fb46fe1-9b7b-4718-9327-2471af22f0b7, version 8, effective June 11, 2025. NDC 0615-8387, one of 169 listings for this product.
Carvedilol Phosphate, capsule, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC (ANDA204717). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Heart Failure
Carvedilol phosphate extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild-to-severe chronic heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin, usually in addition to diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and digitalis, to increase survival and, also, to reduce the risk of hospitalization.
Left Ventricular Dysfunction following Myocardial Infarction
Carvedilol phosphate extended-release capsules are indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients who have survived the acute phase of a myocardial infarction and have a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than or equal to 40% (with or without symptomatic heart failure).
Hypertension
Carvedilol phosphate extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of essential hypertension. They can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.
Source: DailyMed label, set id fa6b4014-e9d7-4074-95fc-4b48d91da83b, version 17, effective June 6, 2026. NDC 0115-1248, one of 29 listings for this product.
Questions
What is carvedilol used for?
The FDA label for carvedilol (tablet, film coated) lists 3 uses: Heart Failure; Left Ventricular Dysfunction Following Myocardial Infarction; Hypertension.
What drug class is carvedilol?
FDA lists carvedilol in the alpha-Adrenergic Blocker and beta-Adrenergic Blocker established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.