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Nebivolol

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Nebivolol

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Summary

Nebivolol is a beta blocker medication. Like other beta blockers, it blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart. However, nebivolol is unique because it also activates beta-3 receptors in blood vessels.

Key Points

  • Nebivolol
    • Mechanism
      • Blocks Beta-1 receptors
        • Decreases heart rate and contractility → lowered cardiac output
      • Stimulates Beta-3 receptors
        • Increases Nitric Oxide (NO) production → causes vasodilation, which can lower blood presure