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CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE · IMPAX LABS

Cardiovascular Approved 2006-10-20

Carvedilol phosphate is an extended-release alpha/beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension and mild-to-severe chronic heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin. It is also indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients following the acute phase of a myocardial infarction who have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40%. It is frequently used in combination with other standard-of-care therapies, such as ACE inhibitors and diuretics, to improve survival and reduce the risk of hospitalization.

Source: FDA Label

How CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE Works

Carvedilol is a racemic mixture that provides dual-action adrenergic blockade. Nonselective beta-adrenoreceptor blocking activity is present in the S(−) enantiomer, while alpha-1 adrenergic blocking activity is present in both the R(+) and S(−) enantiomers at equal potency. Carvedilol does not possess intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA).

Source: FDA Label
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
19
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2006-10-20
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Companies

Active Ingredient: CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE

CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE Approval History

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2021
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2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
20 FDA actions from 2017 to 2025
Jun 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Apr 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2018 ORIGINAL
Update

What CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE Treats

4 indications

CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE is approved for 4 conditions since its original approval in 2017. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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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)

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CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Carvedilol phosphate extended-release capsules are an alpha-/beta-adrenergic blocking agent indicated for the treatment of: mild to severe chronic heart failure. left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction in clinically stable patients. hypertension 1.1 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 [see Drug Interactions...

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