Uses / Indications: Nebicon 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Product composition:
• Nebivolol (5mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Nebicon 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Nebicon helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Nebicon suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Side Effects:
• Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Cold extremities.

How to use:
• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nebicon 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:
• Nebicon 5mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Faq for medicine:
• What is Nebicon and what is it used for? : Nebicon is a beta-blocker and it is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic heart failure in patients aged 70 years or older.|How does Nebicon work? : Nebicon works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers on the blood vessels and heart which relaxes the blood vessels and slows the heart rate. This leads to a decreased blood pressure and an improved blood flow. The reduced blood pressure makes it easier for a weak heart to pump blood at a slower rate, making it useful in heart failure also.|Is Nebicon a cardioselective beta blocker? : Nebicon is a cardioselective beta blocker, which acts on the beta receptors present in the heart only.|Is Nebicon better than bisoprolol? : Nebicon and bisoprolol belong to the same class of medicines beta blockers with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use. Both bisoprolol and Nebicon belong to the same category of medications called beta-blockers. Only a doctor would be correctly able to prescribe bisoprolol or Nebicon to you based on the symptoms.|Is Nebicon a diuretic? : Nebicon is not a diuretic. It belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers.|Is Nebicon an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor? : Nebicon is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers.|Is Nebicon safe? : Nebicon is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Nebicon with ibuprofen? : The effects of Nebicon can be decreased by ibuprofen. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.|Is Nebicon a blood thinner? : Nebicon is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers.|Is Nebicon a nitrate? : Nebicon is not a nitrate. It belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers.|Does Nebicon cause weight gain? : Nebicon has not been reported to cause weight gain. Talk to your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Nebicon as it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Nebicon cause erectile dysfunction (impotence)? : Erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve an erection) also known as impotence is an uncommon side effect of Nebicon. Please consult your doctor if you have erectile dysfunction while taking Nebicon.|Does Nebicon cause hair loss? : Nebicon has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Nebicon as it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Nebicon cross the blood-brain barrier? : Nebicon crosses the blood brain barrier due to its lipophilic nature. So, it is effective in the treatment of migraine and essential tremors. This could also cause higher chances of central nervous system effects such as lethargy, confusion, and depression.|Does Nebicon increase testosterone? : Nebicon has not been reported to cause an increase in testosterone levels. Talk to your doctor for further information on the same as it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Nebicon contain nitrates? : Nebicon does not contain nitrates. It belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers.|Does Nebicon cause tinnitus? : Nebicon has not been reported to cause tinnitus. Talk to your doctor if you experience tinnitus while taking Nebicon as it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Nebicon help to treat anxiety? : Nebicon is not used for the treatment of anxiety. Nebicon belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers. Propanolol is a beta blocker which is used in the treatment of anxiety. Consult a doctor if you have anxiety for the right treatment.|Does Nebicon cause fatigue? : Nebicon may cause fatigue (tiredness) and dizziness and you need to be very cautious if you have to drive or use any machines or tools. Talk to your doctor if you have these problems while taking Nebicon.

Medicine interaction:
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