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==Administration==
*Type: [[Beta-blocker]]
*Dosage Forms: extended-release capsule, tablet
*Dosage Strengths: capsule, extended release: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; tablet: 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg
*Routes of Administration: PO
*Common Trade Names: Coreg

==Adult Dosing==
*3.125-50mg BID
==Pediatric Dosing==
''Safety/efficacy not established''
==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
*Renal dosing: no adjustment
*Hepatic dosing: contraindicated in severe liver disease

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
*Cardiogenic shock
*Asthma or other bronchospastic condition
*2nd or 3rd degree AV block, severe bradycardia, sick sinus
*Severe hepatic impairment

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*AV block, bradyarrhythmia, hypotension
*SJS/TEN
*Aplastic anemia
*Asthma with status asthmaticus
*Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (?!)
===Common===
*Bradyarrhythmia, hypotension
*Peripheral edema
*Weight gain, hyperglycemia
*Diarrhea
*Dizziness, fatigue
*Erectile dysfunction

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 7-10h
*Metabolism: Hepatic CYP2D6
*Excretion: Fecal/biliary

==Mechanism of Action==
*Nonselective beta-blocker with α-1 blocking activity 

==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[Beta-blockers]]
*[[Beta-blocker toxicity]]
*[[Antiarrhythmics]]
*[[Antihypertensive medications]]

==References==
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[[Category:Pharmacology]] [[Category:Cardiology]]