Nebivolol and valsartan
Generic name: nebivolol and valsartan [ ne-BIV-oh-lol-and-val-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Byvalson
Dosage form: oral tablet (5 mg-80 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
What is nebivolol and valsartan?
Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Nebivolol and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Nebivolol and valsartan is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Nebivolol and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Valsartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
If you have diabetes, do not use nebivolol and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo, Valturna).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use nebivolol and valsartan if you are allergic to nebivolol or valsartan, or if you have:
a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" (unless you have a pacemaker);
a heart condition called heart block or "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);
severe heart failure (that required you to be in the hospital);
severe liver disease; or
a history of slow heart beats that have caused you to faint.
If you have diabetes, do not use nebivolol and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking nebivolol and valsartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
To make sure nebivolol and valsartan is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
low levels of potassium in your blood;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
a heart condition other than the one being treated with nebivolol and valsartan;
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