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Meyervolol drug has the main ingredient nebivolol 2.5mg, belongs to the group of beta-blockers. What are the uses of Meyervolol? Let's learn about this group of drugs in the article below.
1. What is Meyervolol product?
The main ingredient of Meyervolol is nebivolol 2.5mg, which is available in tablet form. Nebivolol belongs to the group of beta-blockers. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This helps reduce heart rate and stabilize blood pressure.2. Uses of Meyervolol
Meyervolol is indicated in the treatment of:
Idiopathic hypertension, mild to moderate stable heart failure in patients over 70, in combination with other treatments.
3. How to take Meyervolol
Adults: 5mg/day: Can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. Patients with impaired renal function: the recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg/day. Patients with impaired liver function: Nebivolol is contraindicated in these patients. Elderly: In patients over 65 years of age, the recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg/day. Due to limited experience in patients older than 75 years of age, caution and close monitoring are warranted.
4. Contraindications of Meyervolol
Meyervolol is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are sensitive to the ingredients of the drug. Liver failure, impaired liver function. Cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, episodes of decompensated heart failure requiring inotropic injection. Conduction disturbances in the sinus node 2nd or 3rd degree heart block (without pacemaker). History of bronchial asthma, bronchospasm. Untreated adrenal myeloma. Metabolic acidosis. Bradycardia Hypotension Severe peripheral circulatory disturbance.
5. Precautions when using Meyervolol
Treatment with nebivolol reduces the risk of arrhythmias during induction of pre-anesthesia and intubation. If nebivolol must be discontinued in preparation for surgery, it should be stopped at least 24 hours in advance. Nebivolol should not be used in patients with untreated congestive heart failure. In patients with ischemic heart disease who are being treated with nebivolol, the drug should be discontinued for 1-2 weeks. Use for pregnant or lactating women: Consult your doctor before using nebivolol for this subject.
6. Undesirable effects of Meyervolol
Some common undesirable effects of Meyervolol such as headache, dizziness, paresthesia, shortness of breath, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, edema....
If the patient encounters any Any unwanted side effects should be reported to the doctor immediately for appropriate adjustment.
7. Drug interactions
Co-administration of nebivolol with class I antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine, cibenzolin, hydroquinidine, flecainide, disopyramid, mexiletin, lidocaine, propafenon): increases the effect on atrioventricular conduction time and increases negative myotropic effects. . Calcium channel blockers of the verapamil/diltiazem class: Intravenous administration of verapamil in patients on beta-blocker therapy may cause excessive hypotension and atrioventricular block. Meyervolol medicine has the main ingredient nebivolol 2.5mg, belongs to the group of beta-blockers. It is indicated for the treatment of heart failure and essential hypertension. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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