Is Carvedilol a blood thinner?
Question posted by susanbelle on 1 Oct 2009
Last updated on 1 October 2009 by Marvell
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Marvell
1 Oct 2009
No, carvedilol is not a blood thinner.
Carvedilol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). It is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.
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