Nebivolol Tablets

Designed to manage hypertension, this medication is utilized to support improved cardiac output and alleviate symptoms of elevated arterial pressure.

Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Nebilet

Therapeutic class

Beta Blocker

Pharmacological class

Beta-1 Selective Adrenoceptor Antagonist

Precautions and warnings

monitor blood pressure regularly; caution in airway disease

Minor side effects

headache; dizziness; fatigue

Moderate side effects

paraesthesia; diarrhoea; dyspnoea; oedema

Dosage forms

Tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

A. Menarini

Onset Time

1–2 hours

Duration

24 hours

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature.

Drug interactions

calcium channel blockers; antiarrhythmic drugs

Age restrictions

Not approved for use in children.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use only if essential. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to nebivolol; severe hepatic impairment; acute heart failure; cardiogenic shock

Serious side effects

bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention; heart block — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Designed to manage hypertension, this medication is utilized to support improved cardiac output and alleviate symptoms of elevated arterial pressure.

Mechanism of action

This medication is a selective beta-1 receptor antagonist with vasodilating properties. It reduces heart rate and myocardial contractility while inducing nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation, which lowers vascular resistance and improves overall cardiac function.

Nebivolol Tablets

Designed to manage hypertension, this medication is utilized to support improved cardiac output and alleviate symptoms of elevated arterial pressure.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Nebivolol
  • Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure

Usually available as

  • 180 tablets - 2.5 mg1234-2-5-mg-14764
  • 90 tablets - 5 mg1234-5-mg-14769
  • 90 tablets - 10 mg1234-10-mg-14776