Nebilong 5 Tablet (Nebivolol 5mg)

Nebilong 5 Tablet

Nebilong 5 MG Tablet acts as a beta blocker, thus effectively controlling high blood pressure levels in the body. The drug lowers hypertension and thus preventing heart attacks or strokes and the onset of kidney problems. The drug is known to slow down the action of a few naturally occurring body chemicals, like epinephrine, on organs like the heart and the blood vessels of the body.

The action of the drug effectively helps lower heart strain and blood pressure as well. Nebilong 5 MG Tablet is meant to be consumed orally and may be taken before or after a meal. The dosage should be taken precisely as mentioned on the prescription. Your doctor may initially prescribe a low dose, increasing it gradually as per the drug’s effect on your body.

When it comes to the consumption of Nebilong 5 MG Tablet there are a couple of precautions that’s should be adhered to. For instance-

Inform the doctor about any allergies you have,
Give your doctor detailed information about the current medicines or supplements you are taking. This is primarily because some medicines may hinder the effect of Nebilong 5 MG Tablet resulting in complications. Such medicines include: amiodarone, sotalol, calcium channel blockers, insulin, digoxin etc.
The doctor should be informed about any medical issues that you already have. This may include- diabetes, thyroid, kidney or liver disease, or blood circulation issues.
Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding as consumption of Nebilong 5 MG Tablet may otherwise harm the child.
Some common side effects of Nebilong 5 MG Tablet include fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, pain in the stomach and problems with sleep. In case these symptoms become very severe contact your doctor. It is to be noted that while the drug controls hypertension it does not cure the condition. Thus, blood pressure should be regularly checked.

Do not take Nebilong 5 MG Tablet if you:

Have heart failure and are in the ICU or need medicines to keep up your blood circulation,
Have a slow heartbeat or your heart skips beats (irregular heartbeat),
Have severe liver damage,
Are allergic to any ingredient in nebivolol tablets. The active ingredient is nebivolol. See the end of this leaflet for a list of ingredients.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

Use

The medicine is useful against the following conditions:

Hypertension

Nebilong 5 MG Tablet is used for lowering high blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension.
Heart Failure

Nebilong 5 MG Tablet is also used to relieve the symptoms of heart failure by improving the blood flow to the heart.

Side Effects

Below are some of the common side effects of this medicine:

Headache

Dizziness

Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

Diarrhoea

Increase In Body Fat And Cholesterol

Sleeplessness

Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

Chest Pain

Decreased Blood Pressure

Difficulty In Breathing

Weight Gain

Burning, Numbness, Tingling In The Arms And Feet

Allergic Skin Reaction

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose can be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
Overdose instructions

An overdose of this medication can cause some serious effects on the heart, blood vessels, and nerve conduction. Report the incidence as soon as possible so that medical intervention can begin. Supportive measures like Gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment might be required based on severity.

Work

Nebilong 5 MG Tablet specifically blocks beta receptors sites in the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. This results in inhibition of epinephrine which relaxes blood vessels, lowering the pressure and improving blood flow to the heart.