Medicine details

ImageNebicard 2.5
NameNebicard 2.5
DosageTablet
Generic NameNebivolol
Classes Cardiovascular Agent
Antihypertensive
Beta-Adrenoceptor Blocker
Diseases Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
CompanyUnimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength2.5 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack28
Price per pack196.00
Cost per pack172.48
Package unit4 tabs strip
Price per unit7.00
Cost per unit6.16
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Nebivolol

Nebivolol belongs to a class of drugs called the beta-1 receptor blockers. It binds to the beta 1 receptors of the heart and reduces heart rate.

Nebivolol is indicated for the following conditions-

  • Hypertension
  • Chronic heart failure (CHF) :Treatment of stable mild and moderate chronic heart failure in addition to standard therapies in elderly patients ≥ 70 years.

The dose of Nebivolol must be tailored to the patient's specific needs. The suggested initial dose for most individuals is 5 mg once daily, with or without food, as monotherapy or in combination with other medications. The dose can be increased up to 40 mg at 2-week intervals for people who require further blood pressure lowering. It's unlikely that a more frequent dosing schedule will help.

Patients with renal impairment:
The recommended starting dose for people with renal insufficiency is 2.5 mg per day. The daily dose can be increased to 5 mg if necessary.


Patients with hepatic impairment:
There is a scarcity of data in patients with hepatic insufficiency or reduced liver function. As a result, Nebivolol should not be used in these individuals.

Geriatric patients:

The suggested beginning dose for patients over the age of 65 is 2.5 mg per day. The daily dose can be increased to 5 mg if necessary. However, due to the lack of experience with patients above the age of 75, vigilance should be exercised and these individuals constantly watched.

Common side effects associated with Nebivolol are-

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Paresthesia
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Asthenia
  • Edema
  • Patients with coronary artery disease have experienced severe worsening of angina, myocardial infarction, and ventricular arrhythmias after abruptly discontinuing -blocker medication.
  • Beta-blockers should not be given to people with bronchospastic disorders in general.
  • Some hypoglycemia symptoms, particularly tachycardia, may be obscured by -blockers. Nonselective blockers may increase the severity of insulin-induced hypoglycemia and prolong the time it takes for serum glucose levels to return to normal.
  • In patients with significant renal impairment, nebivolol clearance is reduced.
  • In patients with significant hepatic impairment, nebivolol metabolism is reduced.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to nebivolol or other beta blockers, such as-

 

Nebivolol is contraindicated is the following health conditions-

  • Bradycardia (severe)
  • Heart block
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Decompensated cardiac failure
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Sick sinus syndrome