Noun | 1. | carvedilol - beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent - any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system |