Nebivolol 5mg

Product Description

Nebivolol  is used to treat  high blood pressure. Lowering  high blood pressure  helps prevent strokes,  heart attacks, and  kidney  problems.

This  medication  belongs to a class of drugs known as  beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as  epinephrine, on the  heart  and  bloodvessels. This effect lowers  heart rate,  blood pressure, and strain on the  heart.

How to use Nebivolol Tablet See also Warning section.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your  pharmacist  before you start taking  nebivolol  and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this  medication  by  mouth  with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with  high blood pressure  do not feel sick.

Tell your doctor if you do not get better or if you get worse (blood pressure readings  remain high or increase).

Side Effects

See also Warning and Precautions sections.

Headache,  dizziness,  lightheadedness, tiredness,  nausea, slow heartbeat, or  trouble sleepingmay occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or  pharmacist  promptly.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

This drug may reduce  blood  flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold.  Smokingmay worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid  tobacco  use.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this  medication  because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blue fingers/toes,  fainting, very slow heartbeat, new or worsening  symptoms of heart failure  (such as shortness of breath, swelling  ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), mental/mood changes (such as confusion, mood swings,  depression).

A very serious  allergic reaction  to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious  allergic reaction, including:  rash,  itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness,  trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking  nebivolol, tell your doctor or  pharmacist  if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other  allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this  medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of  heart  rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block),  blood  circulation problems (such as Raynaud's disease, peripheral vascular disease),  breathing problems  (such as  asthma,  chronic bronchitis,  emphysema),  kidney disease,  liver  disease, mental/mood disorders  (such as  depression), a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis),  overactive thyroid  disease (hyperthyroidism), serious allergic reactions, including those needing treatment with  epinephrine.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or  marijuana  can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit  alcoholicbeverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including  prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

If you have  diabetes, this product may mask the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your  blood sugar  falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other  symptoms of low blood sugar, such as  dizziness  and  sweating, are unaffected by this drug. This product may also make it harder to control your  blood sugar.  Check your blood sugar  regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high  blood  sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your doctor may need to adjust your  diabetes  medication,  exercise program, or diet.

During  pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Babies born to mothers taking this drug during pregnancy may have a low birth  weight  and require monitoring for problems such as  low blood pressure, slow heartbeat,  low blood sugar, and slow/shallow breathing. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this medication passes into  breast  milk. Consult your doctor before  breast-feeding.