Bystolic

Generic name: nebivolol
Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers

Dosage form: Tablet
Root of administration: Oral
Dose:

• Bystolic 2.5 mg tablets
• Bystolic 5 mg tablets
• Bystolic 10 mg tablets

Mechanism of action: Bystolic belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Drug usage cases: Bystolic is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Bystolic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Drug contra indications: To make sure you can safely take Bystolic, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• severe liver disease; or
• a heart problem such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate, or heart failure.

Side effects: Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
• swelling of your ankles or feet;
• slow or uneven heartbeats; or
• numbness or cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Warnings: Do not skip doses or stop taking Bystolic without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems such as severe chest pain or heart attack. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Bystolic.

Bystolic may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Bystolic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Bystolic. It is not known whether nebivolol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Bystolic without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.