What is the brand name for Nebivolol?
The brand name for Nebivolol is Bystolic.
PTCE Top 200 · #191
Nebivolol
Bystolic
Nebivolol is the generic name for the brand-name drug Bystolic. It is a beta blocker (beta-1 selective) used to treat hypertension. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Nebivolol ranks #191 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Nebivolol |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Bystolic |
| Drug class | Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | hypertension |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Nebivolol used for?
Treatment of hypertension (the US-approved indication). Heart-failure use is off-label / outside the US.
What drug class is Nebivolol?
Nebivolol is a Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Nebivolol
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightFatigue
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightSlow heart rate
- arrow_rightNausea
- arrow_rightDiarrhea
Major interactions
- arrow_rightOther beta-blockers (additive bradycardia/hypotension)
- arrow_rightNon-dihydropyridine CCBs (verapamil/diltiazem) increase bradycardia/heart block risk
- arrow_rightClonidine: withdrawal can be worsened; manage carefully
- arrow_rightCYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine) can increase nebivolol levels
- arrow_rightDigoxin (additive bradycardia)
Is Nebivolol a controlled substance?
No. Nebivolol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Nebivolol (PTCE mnemonic)
BY-stolic BYpasses sympathetic surge — NEBIvolol is β1-selective + NO-mediated vasodilation (unique). Less fatigue/ED than other β-blockers; slows HR; never stop abruptly.
lightbulb
PTCE exam tip
Nebivolol is the 'gentle' cardioselective beta blocker with added vasodilation — it still ends in -olol, and like the class it's tapered, never stopped abruptly.
Nebivolol FAQ
What is Nebivolol used for?
Nebivolol is used to treat hypertension. Treatment of hypertension (the US-approved indication). Heart-failure use is off-label / outside the US.
What drug class is Nebivolol?
Nebivolol is a Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) (Cardiovascular group).
Is Nebivolol a controlled substance?
No. Nebivolol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
Related drugs in the Cardiovascular group
Drill Nebivolol the way the PTCE asks it
RxReflex turns the Top 200 drugs into fast flashcard rounds, a guided Learn path, pharmacy math, and 40+ cheat sheets. Free to start.
Last reviewed June 25, 2026. Educational use only — not medical advice. Verify clinical specifics with your pharmacist or a current label source such as DailyMed. RxReflex is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).