HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Coreg Advisable While Having Low BP?

Would Coreg be a safe med to take for a person who has a 60 HR and low BP but trying to reduce the pressure of idiopathic hypertensive portal vein? This patient suffers from CLL, thyroid, gout and varices due to the portal vein. This patient has no history of high BP.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome.
Coreg is not advisable while having a low BP.

Coreg (Carvedilol) is a mixed or combined alpha and beta blocker used to treat high BP and some selected cases of compensated heart failure.

It is not approved for the treatment of either idiopathic portal hypertension or portal hypertension associated with cirrhosis of the liver because of the safety concerns.

However, for the treatment and prevention of idiopathic portal hypertension a non selective beta blocker like Propranolol or Nodolol is found to be effective and hence can be used after consulting the treating physician.

For the treatment of esophageal varices, a drug like Octreotide or endoscopic ligation is the preferred treatment.

Hope to have answered your query.

A feed back is appreciated.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Coreg Advisable While Having Low BP?

Hi & Welcome. Coreg is not advisable while having a low BP. Coreg (Carvedilol) is a mixed or combined alpha and beta blocker used to treat high BP and some selected cases of compensated heart failure. It is not approved for the treatment of either idiopathic portal hypertension or portal hypertension associated with cirrhosis of the liver because of the safety concerns. However, for the treatment and prevention of idiopathic portal hypertension a non selective beta blocker like Propranolol or Nodolol is found to be effective and hence can be used after consulting the treating physician. For the treatment of esophageal varices, a drug like Octreotide or endoscopic ligation is the preferred treatment. Hope to have answered your query. A feed back is appreciated.