Nebivolol Orion
Nebivolol Orion is a medicine that contains nebivolol, a beta-blocker that widens blood vessels, used to treat high blood pressure and chronic heart failure in patients over 70.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one tablet per day, but your doctor may start you on a lower dose, especially if you are elderly or have kidney problems, or for heart failure.
Method
Take the tablet whole or in parts with water or another liquid, once a day, preferably at the same time.
The maximum daily dose is 10 mg, which is 2 tablets.
Possible Side Effects
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Tiredness
- •Unusual tingling or itching on the skin
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Shortness of breath
- •Swelling in hands or feet
- •Slow heartbeat or other heart issues
- •Low blood pressure
- •Vision problems
- •Erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting an erection)
- •Temporary feelings of depression
- •Indigestion or gas in the stomach/intestines
- •Vomiting
- •Skin rash
- •Chest tightness or breathing difficulties
- •Nightmares
- •Fainting spells
- •Worsening of psoriasis
- •Severe swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
- •Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to nebivolol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if your blood pressure is very low (below 90 mmHg).
- Do not take if your heart rate is very slow (less than 60 beats per minute) before starting this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing difficulties or wheezing.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease or liver problems.
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- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can worsen heart problems.
- Tell your doctor or dentist if you are going to have surgery and will be given anesthesia.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.
- This medicine contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Significant adverse effects include bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension and bronchial contraction.. Consider potential interactions especially with with drugs affecting the conduction system of the heart. (updated 13.3.2023)