Nebivolol is a beta blocker used to treat
high blood pressure and heart failure. As with other β-blockers, it is
generally a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. It may be used
by itself or with other blood pressure medication. It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include dizziness,
feeling tired, nausea, and headaches. Serious side effects may include heart
failure and bronchospasm. Its use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not
recommended. It works by blocking β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart
and dilating blood vessels.
Nebivolol was patented in 1983 and came into
medical use in 1997. It is available as a generic medication in the United
Kingdom. In 2023, it was the 191st most commonly prescribed medication in
the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.
