Does Nebivolol Interact with Diltiazem?
CDI records a major classification for Nebivolol and Diltiazem. The stored summary is: Calcium channel blocker that may cause excessive reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac contractility. The mechanism involves exacerbation of myocardial depression and av conduction inhibition. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Nebivolol Class
- beta-Adrenergic Blocker
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Exacerbation of myocardial depression and AV conduction inhibition
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Nebivolol and your doctor is considering prescribing Diltiazem (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider