COREG CR (carvedilol phosphate)
Coreg CR treats mild to severe chronic heart failure and helps patients manage high blood pressure. It is also used for stable patients who have survived a heart attack and have a left ventricular ejection fraction of 40% or less. This medication helps increase survival and reduces the likelihood of hospital visits for those with heart failure.
How COREG CR Works
This medication works by blocking both alpha-1 and beta-adrenergic receptors. It is a mixture where one part provides nonselective beta-blocking activity and both parts provide alpha-1 blocking activity. This combined action helps regulate cardiovascular function without stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2006-10-20
- Patent Cliff
- 2026
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
COREG CR Approval History
What COREG CR Treats
4 indicationsCOREG CR is approved for 4 conditions since its original approval in 2006. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Heart Failure
- Left Ventricular Dysfunction
- Myocardial Infarction
- Hypertension
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
COREG CR FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)COREG CR is indicated for the treatment of Heart Failure; Left Ventricular Dysfunction; Myocardial Infarction; Hypertension.
COREG CR Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (2 active)
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- • Cliff: 2026
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