Bystolic
Nebivolol
Drug Class and Mechanism of Action of Bystolic
The medication relates to the beta blockers class of the medications. It prevents the affect of the natural substance released by the organism onto the heart as well as blood vessels thus decreasing the blood pressure, pulse and eases the heart strain.
Therapeutic Uses of Bystolic
The Bystolic drug is applied in treating increased blood pressure. Reducing blood pressure contributes in preventing heart attacks, strokes as well as kidney and sexual problems.
However your health care provider may also prescribe the medication to treat angina as well as coronary artery disease.
Direction of use of Bystolic
The medication should be taken orally one time a day within meal or without any food or in accordance to your doctor directions.
Do not forget that the dosage of the medication is made on the basis of your medical condition as well as response to the therapy.
The medication should be taken on a regular basis in order to get the most benefit from it. It is advised to take the drug at the same time every day not to miss the dose. You shouldn’t stop the use of the drug even in case your condition improved. Commonly the use of the drug doesn’t make patients feel sick. It may need up to two weeks for the drug to provide the best effect.
Do not stop the use of the medication without previous talk to the doctor. Sudden stop in the therapy may worsen certain conditions. In such situation it may be required to decrease the dosage of the medication taken.
Let your doctor know in case your condition remains the same or worsens.
Dose of Bystolic, if Missed
In case you have missed to take the medication you should do it at the moment you have remembered about it however skip it in case it is already time for you next drug intake and follow you common schedule. Avoid taking two dosages at the same time.
How to Store Bystolic
The medication is to be kept at the temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) in a dark and dry place beyond the reach of the children and the pets. Avoid storing the drug at the bathroom.
Avoid flushing the drug into the toilet in case your therapy period is over or you don’t need the drug anymore. Contact your doctor to find out the details about proper discarding the medication.
More Information About Bystolic
Your healthcare provider may already be aware about the drug you use and monitor you for possible drug interactions. Therefore avoid starting, stopping or changing somehow the dosage of the drugs you use without first consulting with your doctor.
Before starting the use of the medication let your doctor about all other medication you use.
Below are the drugs that may change the amount of the Bystolic removed from your body and thus change its efficiency: amiodarone, cimetidine, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir, SSRI antidepressants.
Carefully read through the leaflets enclosed to all drugs you use as they may contain certain components contributing to the growth of the blood pressure or pulse.
In case you experience overdose you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. The possible signs of the overdose are: fainting, very slow heartbeat, severe dizziness.
Do not give the medication to anyone else.
Consult with your doctor concerning the change of your lifestyle in order to get the best effect of the Bystolic use. Regularly monitor your blood pressure within the therapy period and provide your doctor these results. Your doctor may prescribe you certain laboratory as well as medical tests in order to monitor the response of your body for the treatments and possible appearance of the side effects.
Precautions to be Taken While Taking Bystolic
Before starting the therapy let your doctor know:
- in case you have any allergies;
- your medical history and especially in case you have ever had allergic reactions, blood circulation or breathing problems, diabetes, heart troubles, kidney or liver diseases, mental disorders, muscle diseases, overactive thyroid as well as some types of tumor;
- you are pregnant or within breast feeding period (the use of the drug during these periods of time may cause certain negative effect onto the baby).
Let your doctor know you are using this drug before having any surgeries.
The use of the drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness thus you should avoid operating any machinery within the therapy period unless you are sure you may do it safely.
In diabetes patients the use of this drug may cause hide the pounding or fast heartbeat that commonly appears when blood sugar level decreases. However other signs of the decreased blood sugar like sweating and dizziness remain unchanged.
Possible Adverse Effects
The use of the medication may cause such side effects as headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, slow heartbeat, and trouble sleeping. Contact your doctor in case these problems remain too long or get worse.
Avoid sharp movements to prevent the dizziness and lightheadedness.
Furthermore the use of Bystolic may decrease the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet thus making them feeling cold. Smoking will only worsen this side effect. Thus it is advised to wear warm closes and not to smoke.
Do not forget that your doctor prescribed you this medication as he or she judged that the effect of the treatment will increase any possible side effect. There a lot of patients who do not have any side effects at all within the Bystolic therapy periods.
Contact your doctor at once in case you experience:
- any of the following serious side effects: swelling feet, severe tiredness, unexplained/sudden weight gain, symptoms of asthma;
- any allergic reaction the possible symptoms of which are: rash, itching/swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
In case you have any other side effect then do not hesitate to contact your healthcare provider.