Nebivolol

Generic Name
Nebivolol
Brand Names
Bystolic
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H25F2NO4
CAS Number
118457-14-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
030Y90569U
Background

Nebivolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where one is a beta adrenergic antagonist and the other acts as a cardiac stimulant without beta adrenergic activity. Treatment with nebivolol leads to a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure than atenolol, propranolol, or pindolol. Nebivolol and other beta blockers are generally not first l...

Indication

Nebivolol is indicated to treat hypertension.

Associated Conditions
Hypertension
Associated Therapies
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