Byvalson

Generic name:nebivolol and valsartan [ ne-BIV-oh-lol-and-val-SAR-tan ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 31, 2021.

What is Byvalson?

Byvalson contains a combination of nebivolol and valsartan. Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Byvalson is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Byvalson is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Warnings

Do not use Byvalson if you are pregnant. Stop using and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Valsartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

If you have diabetes, do not use Byvalson together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo, Valturna).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Byvalson if you are allergic to nebivolol or valsartan, or if you have:

• a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" (unless you have a pacemaker);

• a heart condition called heart block or "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);

• severe heart failure (that required you to be in the hospital);

• severe liver disease; or

• a history of slow heart beats that have caused you to faint.

If you have diabetes, do not use Byvalson together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).

You may also need to avoid taking Byvalson with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

To make sure Byvalson is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• low levels of potassium in your blood;

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• liver disease;

• a heart condition other than the one being treated with Byvalson;

• overactive thyroid;

• if you are on a low-salt-diet;

• if you are dehydrated; or

• if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any blood pressure medication.

Do not use Byvalson if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Valsartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

It is not known whether nebivolol and valsartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Byvalson is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Byvalson?

Take Byvalson exac...