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Nebivolol Tablet (Nebivolol Hydrochloride)

Nebivolol Tablet (Nebivolol Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Nebivolol Hydrochloride›5.45mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
아주약품(주)
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3], For export - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×10]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201104066 · Notified 2011.06.30 · Insurance code 654003980

Summary

Main use
Treatment of essential hypertension and chronic heart failure (in the elderly)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For essential hypertension, adults should take nebivolol at a dose of 5 mg orally once daily at the same time. Patients with renal impairment should start with an initial dose of 2.5 mg of nebivolol orally once daily, and if necessary, the daily dose may be increased to 5 mg. Elderly patients aged 65 and older should receive an initial dose of 2.5 mg of nebivolol orally once daily, and if necessary, the daily dose may be increased to 5 mg. Chronic heart failure.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
아주약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of essential hypertension and chronic heart failure (in the elderly)

  • Essential hypertension
  • chronic heart failure
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This medication is used to treat essential hypertension and helps effectively control blood pressure. Additionally, it is used as an adjunct to standard treatment in elderly patients over 70 years with chronic stable heart failure, contributing to the improvement of heart function. It is a medication that safely and effectively aids in the treatment of these two main diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, adults should take nebivolol at a dose of 5 mg orally once daily at the same time. Patients with renal impairment should start with an initial dose of 2.5 mg of nebivolol orally once daily, and if necessary, the daily dose may be increased to 5 mg. Elderly patients aged 65 and older should receive an initial dose of 2.5 mg of nebivolol orally once daily, and if necessary, the daily dose may be increased to 5 mg. Chronic heart failure.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to those who are allergic to this medication or have bronchial asthma, bradycardia, acute heart failure, hypotension, or severely impaired liver or kidney function. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Caution is also necessary for patients with lactose intolerance. Patients with chronic lung disease, heart failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, the elderly, etc. should use this medication very cautiously. This medication can cause various side effects, including headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, respiratory distress, skin rash, and fatigue. In severe cases, serious reactions such as bradycardia, worsening heart failure, and angioedema may occur, so if symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication requires caution before surgery or anesthesia, and sudden discontinuation poses risks such as worsening of angina, thus dosage should be gradually reduced according to a doctor's instructions. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so particularly when combined with calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs, antihypertensives, or diabetes medications, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. In pregnancy or lactation, this medication may cause side effects in the fetus or newborn, so it should not be taken, and its safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients, hence it is not recommended. For the elderly, it should be started at low doses and administered carefully, and in cases of overdose, serious bradycardia, hypotension, and respiratory distress may occur, requiring immediate treatment. When taking this medication, it is important to have regular check-ups with a doctor and closely monitor for any adverse reactions.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • severe swelling (edema)
  • severe allergic reactions
  • severe skin adverse reactions
  • difficulty breathing
  • asthma attack
  • respiratory problems
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • liver problems (jaundice)
  • sudden and severe headache
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  • thunderclap headache
  • seizures
  • altered consciousness
  • vision disturbances
  • paralysis
  • serious neurological symptoms
  • markedly reduced urine output
  • generalized severe swelling
  • accompanied by hypertension
  • severe edema or urinary abnormalities.

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • vision impairment
  • bradycardia
  • AV block
  • AV conduction delay
  • hypotension
  • heart failure
  • intermittent claudication
  • headache
  • dizziness
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  • paresthesia
  • depression
  • nightmares
  • syncope
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • flatulence
  • vomiting
  • respiratory distress
  • bronchospasm
  • pruritus
  • erythematous rash
  • worsening of psoriasis
  • edema
  • fatigue
  • erectile dysfunction
  • angioedema
  • hallucinations
  • psychosis
  • confusion
  • cyanosis of limbs
  • dry eyes
  • Raynaud's phenomenon
  • orthostatic

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the medication's efficacy and safety are preserved for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3], For export - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×10]

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