Indications
Therapeutic Class
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration
Adults: 5 mg daily, maximum recommended dose 40 mg once daily.
Renal Impairment: In patients with severe renal impairment the recommended initial dose is 2.5 mg once daily; titrate up slowly if needed.
Hepatic Impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, the recommended initial dose is 2.5 mg once daily; titrate up slowly if needed.
Geriatric Patients: It is not necessary to adjust the dose in the elderly.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of Nebivolol in pediatric patients have not been established.
Interaction
Contraindications
Side Effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Overdose Effects
Symptoms: Bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac failure, dizziness, fatigue, hypoglycaemia, vomiting, bronchospasm, heart block.
Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment. IV atropine may be given for bradycardia, if it persists, admin IV isoproterenol cautiously. For hypotension, admin IV fluids and vasopressors. IV glucagon may also be useful. A β2-agonist and/or aminophylline for bronchospasm. Admin IV glucose for hypoglycaemia and an IV cardiac glycoside and diuretic may be used for CHF.
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