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Results for the substance nebivolol

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About this active substance

Nebivolol is a medication from the beta-blocker class, primarily used to treat high blood pressure and mild to moderate chronic heart failure. It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart, thereby preventing cardiovascular complications such as heart attack or stroke.

Nebivolol works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors, which decreases heart rate and the force of heart contractions. Additionally, it has a unique vasodilatory effect by increasing nitric oxide (NO) production in blood vessels, which helps relax them and improve blood flow.

Side effects may include fatigue, dizziness, headache, bradycardia (slow heart rate), or gastrointestinal disturbances. In rare cases, depression, breathing difficulties, or allergic reactions may occur. It is important to take nebivolol as prescribed by a doctor, and the treatment should not be stopped abruptly, as this may worsen cardiac symptoms.