Atenolol vs Carvedilol
Compare Atenolol and Carvedilol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Atenolol | Carvedilol | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | beta-Adrenergic Blocker | alpha-Adrenergic Blocker, beta-Adrenergic Blocker |
| Used to treat | Angina pectoris, Atrial fibrillation (AFib), Atrial flutter, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia | Angina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure |
| Generic price | From $0.022 each, about $0.65 for 30 (25 mg tablet) | From $0.017 each, about $0.50 for 30 (3.125 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Tenormin: from $12.78 each, about $383 for 30 (50 mg tablet) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand | Not listed |