Nebivolol - Nebicard 2.5 mg and 5 mg Tablets for Blood Pressure

Nebivolol - Nebicard 2.5 mg and 5 mg Tablets

Nebivolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes the blood vessels and slows the heart rate, which improves blood flow and brings pressure down. It is supplied here as Nebicard 2.5 mg and Nebicard 5 mg tablets, 60 tablets per pack, made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals. Beta blockers are often combined with a calcium channel blocker such as Amlodipine or an ARB such as Telmisartan when one tablet does not control pressure.

• Two variants: Nebicard 2.5 mg and Nebicard 5 mg
• 60 tablets per pack
• Beta blocker that slows the heart and relaxes vessels
• A prescription medicine in most countries

Variant Comparison

Both variants contain nebivolol, so the difference is the strength and the step of treatment it represents.

Treatment with a beta blocker starts low and is increased slowly, not more often than once every two weeks, and the reason is that the heart rate and pressure need time to adjust. The 2.5 mg tablet is that first step and is also the strength used when nebivolol is added to another blood pressure medicine in someone who is sensitive to a slowed pulse. The 5 mg tablet is the maintenance strength for most adults. Heart rate and symptoms are reviewed at each increase, and the same review decides whether a second medicine from another class is needed, for example Clopidogrel after a heart attack or stent, which is a separate treatment for clots rather than for pressure.

How Nebivolol Works

Nebivolol blocks beta receptors, so the heart beats more slowly and with less force, and it also widens blood vessels by increasing the availability of nitric oxide. Lower pulse and wider vessels together reduce blood pressure and the work the heart has to do. Because it slows the heart, a pulse that stays very slow, chest pain, difficulty breathing or an unusual weight gain should be reported to a doctor.

Dosage & Administration

One tablet once a day, with or without food, at about the same time each day. The dose is started low and increased gradually if pressure remains high, no more often than every two weeks. Do not stop nebivolol suddenly: stopping a beta blocker abruptly can make chest pain or heart rhythm problems worse, so the dose is reduced step by step under medical advice. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next dose is almost due, and never double up. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and report dizziness on standing, a slow pulse or breathing difficulty.

This product may require a prescription in your country. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.