Bystolic
Utilized to manage hypertension, indicated to support sustained reduction of blood pressure levels.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Nebilet
- Therapeutic class
Beta blocker
- Pharmacological class
Beta-adrenoceptor antagonist
- Precautions and warnings
may mask symptoms of hypoglycaemia; avoid sudden discontinuation
- Minor side effects
headache; fatigue; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; dyspnoea; nausea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Menarini
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
calcium channel blockers; antiarrhythmics
- Age restrictions
Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nebivolol; severe bradycardia; second or third degree heart block; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
heart block — requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage hypertension, indicated to support sustained reduction of blood pressure levels.
Mechanism of action
Nebivolol is a competitive and selective beta-1 receptor antagonist with vasodilating properties, likely mediated through the nitric oxide pathway, which helps to relax blood vessels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution as beta-blockers may reduce placental perfusion. Breastfeeding: Discuss with your doctor.
Bystolic
Utilized to manage hypertension, indicated to support sustained reduction of blood pressure levels.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Nebivolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 5 mg804-5-mg-12084
- 60 tablets - 10 mg804-10-mg-12088