Alvistol Tablet 5 mg (Nebivolol Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

1. Essential hypertension Nebivolol 5 mg orally once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with food. 2. Patients with renal impairment Initial dose is 2.5 mg of Nebivolol orally once daily, with a possible increase to 5 mg per day as needed. 3. Elderly patients For patients aged 65 and over, the initial dose is 2.5 mg orally once daily, with an increase to 5 mg as necessary. Caution is advised for those aged 75 and over.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication, or those with cardiac or pulmonary issues such as bronchial asthma, severe heart failure, and hypotension should not take this medication. Additionally, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so caution is also needed for patients with lactose intolerance. This medication should be used cautiously in individuals with certain conditions like chronic respiratory diseases, uncontrolled heart failure, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. During treatment, various side effects such as headache, dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, dyspepsia, shortness of breath, and skin rash may arise, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult medical personnel immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to follow medical guidance when taken with calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmics, central nervous system drugs, insulin, etc. When discontinuing this medication, do not stop abruptly; instead, taper off gradually, and it is safest to discontinue at least 24 hours before surgery. In case of overdose, severe bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, etc., may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is necessary, and professional treatment such as atropine may be required. Elderly patients should start with a low dose and be closely monitored, and safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is not recommended.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• bronchospasm
• worsening of heart failure
• bradycardia
• hypotension
• shortness of breath
• chest pain
• cerebrovascular disease
• chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Mild side effects

• Rash
• vision impairment
• bradycardia
• AV block
• delayed AV conduction
• hypotension
• heart failure
• intermittent claudication
• headache
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps retain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle