BISOPROLOL

Bisoprolol is an antihypertensive drug used alone or in combination with other medications intended for hypertension. It is a selective beta-1 blocker that works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessel thus decreasing the blood pressure.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your 0physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Bisoprolol is used in the following conditions:

Hypertension
Angina pectoris
Chronic heart failure

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Bisoprolol in people with the following conditions:

Cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock
2nd and 3rd degree atrioventricular block
Sinoatrial block
Sick sinus syndrome
Symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension
Untreated pheochromocytoma
Metabolic acidosis
Severe peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Severe Raynaud’s syndrome
Severe bronchial asthma or severe COPD
Acute heart failure or episodes of heart failure decompensation requiring IV inotropic therapy

Side Effects

Bisoprolol may have the following side effects:

Agranulocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Chest pain
Bradycardia
Palpitations
Ocular pain
Visual disturbance
Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dry mouth
Abdominal pain
Asthenia
Fatigue
Gout
Back pain
Arthralgia
Dizziness
Headache
Dyspnea
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Rash
Eczema
Pruritus
Rarely, alopecia
Syncope
Cold or numb extremities
Hypotension
Flushing

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Bronchospastic disease
Myasthenia gravis
Raynauld’s syndrome
Diabetes mellitus
Prinzmetal’s angina
1st degree atrioventricular block
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Psoriasis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Patients undergoing major surgery involving general anesthesia
Avoid abrupt withdrawal
Renal and hepatic impairment
Pregnancy
Lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Bisoprolol may interact with the following medicines:

Quinidine
Disopyramide
Propafenone
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Reserpine
Guanethidine
Clonidine
Methyldopa
Digitalis glycosides
Rifampicin
NSAIDs

This article does not contain all possible drug interactions because it may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. Keep a list of all the products you use and consult it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Bradycardia
Hypotension
Bronchospasm
Hypoglycemia

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Bisosten
Concore
RM Bisoprolol