Nebivolol

Generic name: nebivolol [ ne-BIV-oh-lol ]
Brand name: Bystolic
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Cardioselective beta blockers

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 16, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is nebivolol?

Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Nebivolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not skip doses or stop taking nebivolol without first talking to your doctor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take nebivolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a serious heart condition such as heart failure, "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree), or sick sinus syndrome (unless you have a pacemaker);

• very slow heartbeats;

• severe liver disease; or

• if your heart cannot pump blood properly.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;

• a heart attack;

• problems with circulation (especially in your feet and legs);

• diabetes (taking nebivolol can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar);

• a thyroid disorder;

• liver or kidney disease;

• allergies<...