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BISOPROLOL HEMIFUMARATE HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Bisoprolol hemifumarate hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medicine that is utilized to treat hypertension. Bringing down hypertension prevents strokes, heart problems, and kidney diseases.

This drug contains two medicines. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works by hindering the effects of certain substances on the heart and blood vessels. This controls your pulse, brings down blood pressure, and decreases strain on the heart.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that works by increasing your urine output. This makes your body dispose of excess salt and water, which loosens up the blood vessels so blood can flow  effectively.

Bisoprolol hemifumarate hydrochlorothiazide is used in the following:

  • Hypertension

Do not give Bisoprolol hemifumarate hydrochlorothiazide to people with the following conditions:

  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Heart failure
  • Secondor third degree atrioventricular block
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Anuria

Bisoprolol hemifumarate hydrochlorothiazide may have the following side effects:

  • Centra lnervous system depression
  • Bradycardia
  • Heart failure exacerbation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Bronchospasm
  • Orthostatic hypotension

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Patient with compensated cardiac failure
  • Prinzmetal angina
  • Raynaud’s syndrome, thyroidor parathyroid disease
  • History of psychiatric illness
  • History of allergy or asthma
  • Pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus
  • Hepatic and renal impairment
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation

Interactions

Bisoprolol hemifumarate hydrochlorothiazide may interact with the following medicines:

  • Antihypertensive agents
  • Antiarrhythmic drugs
  • Cholestyramine
  • Colestipol
  • Amantadine
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Calcium-containing medicinal products

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Ziac

 

 

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