The medicine works by blocking beta receptors, which causes the reverse effect of stress hormones. As a result of these effects, Coreg helps to decrease heart rate and both systolic and diastolic blood pressures. The medication also decreases the workload on the heart, which increases the efficiency of the heart and allows more blood to be pumped out to the rest of the body.
For people with mild-to-severe congestive heart failure, Coreg's effects on the heart and blood vessels have been shown to:
Decrease the progression of congestive heart failure
Improve congestive heart failure symptoms
Decrease hospitalizations and loss of life from congestive heart failure.
(Click Coreg for a more in-depth look at the effects of this drug, including information on how it works, general dosing guidelines, and what to know before starting treatment.)
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