What Is Carvedilol Used For? (Cont.)

Is Carvedilol Used for Off-Label Purposes?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend carvedilol for treating something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "off-label" use. Some off-label carvedilol uses may include:
 

Is Carvedilol Used for Children?

Carvedilol has not been approved for use in children, although it may be used in an off-label fashion to treat several conditions. For example, carvedilol may be used in children with Marfan syndrome to slow down the progression of aortic dilation (widening of the aorta).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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