High blood pressure is observed in a significant proportion of people in our country. Often, it leads to the development of complications of cardiovascular diseases, or entails their appearance in a healthy person. It should be understood that people with high blood pressure are at risk. One of the means to combat hypertension is Nebilet. Instructions for use of the drug are attached to each package of the drug.
"Non-ticket" - what is it?
The drug is available in tablets, packaged in 28, 56, as well as 7 and 14 pieces in one cardboard box. Each tablet contains nebivolol hydrochloride of 5.45 mg.
"Non-ticket" is a medicine related to antihypertensive drugs. In addition, the drug has antiarrhythmic and antianginal effects.
Indications and contraindications
Among the indications for use that Nebilet has, the instructions for use mention:
- arterial hypertension;
- Ischemic heart disease.
However, specific cases of use are determined by the doctor. When prescribing, the physician must take into account that the Nebilet tablets also have a number of contraindications, which are much wider than the above list. It is not recommended to prescribe a medicine if the patient has revealed:
- bronchial asthma;
- impaired liver function;
- hypersensitivity to the drug;
- bradycardia;
- angina pectoris;
- cardiogenic shock;
- pregnancy;
- pheochromocytoma;
- depression;
- muscle weakness.
Nebilet tablets cannot be taken in conditions in which a decrease in blood pressure can adversely affect the patient’s health. In addition, they should be used with caution to treat people with possible allergic reactions to medications.
"Nebilet": instructions for use
The dosage and dosage regimen are determined and controlled by the doctor. Self-treatment can lead to side effects, as well as an allergic reaction to Nebilet components. Instructions for use contain only indicative information about the regimen and the maximum possible doses. It is required to take tablets strictly at the same time of the day. The drug is washed down with a large amount of liquid, regardless of the meal time. The maximum allowable dosage for an adult is 10 mg of active substance per day. On average, doctors prescribe a course of 2.5 to 5 mg per dose per day. Particular attention is paid to the dosage of medication for the treatment of patients with renal failure. They are advised to take the drug in a dosage of 2.5 mg, gradually increasing the dose under the watchful supervision of a doctor.
Side effects
Side effects of the drug are poorly expressed. Most often, patients have:
- dizziness;
- migraine;
- fatigue;
- paresthesia.
Much less likely to appear:
- digestive disorders;
- dry mouth
- nausea.
In addition, among the side effects were established:
- bradycardia;
- swelling
- cardialgia;
- bronchospasm;
- rhinitis;
- depression;
- sleep disturbances;
- hallucinations;
- allergies
- heart failure and heart rhythm failure;
- hyperhidrosis.
Thus, taking medicine uncontrollably is extremely dangerous. Side effects can be much more pronounced if the dosage is incorrectly chosen, or if it is combined with certain drugs. Patients using lenses should be aware that when taking Nebilet, the amount of tear fluid released is sharply reduced.
Storage conditions
The manufacturer prescribes to store "Nebilet", the instructions for use and storage of which is attached upon sale, in a dry place at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees. Use the drug within the expiration date of three years.