has part has role independent continuant geroprotector antiviral agent antifibrotic agent beta-adrenergic antagonist vasodilator agent antihypertensive agent bone density conservation agent organic molecular entity racemate (R,S,S,S)-nebivolol (S,R,R,R)-nebivolol nebivolol CHEBI:64022 A racemate consisting of equal amounts of (<i>R</i>,<i>S</i>,<i>S</i>,<i>S</i>)-nebivolol and (<i>S</i>,<i>R</i>,<i>R</i>,<i>R</i>)-nebivolol. A cardioselective beta blocker, it has vasodilatory activity but lacks intrinsic sympathomimetic and membrane-stabilising activity. It is used as the hydrochloride salt for the management of hypertension, and as an adjunct to standard therapy in elderly patients with stable chronic heart failure.