Bisoprolol: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is bisoprolol?

Bisoprolol is a drug used to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Besides being able to be used alone, this drug can also be used in conjunction with other high blood pressure-lowering drugs.

Bisoprolol is a type of beta blocking drug (beta blockers) which not only lowers high blood pressure, but its function can be used to help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney disease.

This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels.

This effect will lower the heart rate, blood pressure, and pressure on the heart. Bisoprolol is a drug that can also be used to treat mild to moderate heart failure.

How is bisoprolol used?

Always follow the rules that have been given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. Read pharmacy-provided drug guides and patient information brochures, if any, before you get this medication and each time you buy again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take bisoprolol only by mouth as directed by your doctor. It is advisable to regularly follow the dosage for optimal benefit from this drug. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day. Do not stop using this drug until your doctor has advised you to stop.

Tell your doctor right away if your condition does not improve or gets worse, for example if during a blood pressure reading, your blood pressure remains high or gets higher, or if the symptoms of heart failure are getting worse.

Other parts that contain the use of this drug may not be listed on the packaging label. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist while using bisoprolol drugs.

How to use

How to store this drug?

Bisoprolol is a drug that must be stored at room temperature. Keep away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Dose

Ithe information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the bisoprolol dosage for adults?

The following is the bisoprolol dosage recommended for adults:

Hypertension

• You can take the initial bisoprolol dose of 5 mg orally or take it once a day.
• While the bisoprolol dosage is for maintenance of heart health and blood pressure, you can use 5-20 mg once a day orally.

Congestive heart failure

• You can take an initial bisoprolol dose of 1.25 mg taken by mouth once a day.
• While the bisoprolol dosage is for maintenance, this dose is increased by 1.25 mg after 48 hours, then weekly as needed and tolerated up to the maximum recommended daily dose of 5 mg.

Angina pectoris (sitting wind)

• For angina pectoris, you can take the initial 5 mg bisoprolol dose orally once a day
• As for the maintenance dose and preventing angina pectoris, you can increase this dose as needed, about every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once a day.

Premature ventricular depolarization

• For the initial dose, take 5 mg of bisoprolol orally once a day.
• As for the maintenance dose, you can use the initial dose as needed. The dose can be increased approximately every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once daily.

Tachycardia

• For the initial dose, take 5 mg of bisoprolol orally once a day.
• As for the maintenance dose, you can use the initial dose as needed. The dose can be increased approximately every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once daily.

What is the bisoprolol dosage for children?

The bisoprolol dosage has not been established for pediatric patients. It is possible that this dosage is not safe for use in children.

It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what sizes is this drug available?

Bisoprolol is a drug that is available in tablet form and dosage at doses of 5 mg and 10 mg.

Side effects

What side effects can bisoprolol have?

The following is a list of the side effects of bisoprolol that may arise:

• dizziness and the body becomes unstable
• experience symptoms of vertigo to fainting
• headache
• insomnia
• restless
• decreased concentration
• chest pain, congestive heart failure
• insomnia
• depression

Side effects that are rare due to bisoprolol consumption include:

• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• skin irritation
• earache
• decreased sex drive
• sweating
• fatigue
• fever
• sore throat

Precautions and Warnings

What should be known before using bisoprolol?

Things to know before taking bisoprolol:

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to bisoprolol or any other medications.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.
• Tell your doctor if you have had or have had asthma or other lung diseases such as a slow heart rate; heart failure; heart, liver, or kidney disease; diabetes; severe allergies; circulation problems; or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery, including dental surgery.
• You should know that bisoprolol can make you sleepy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
• Note that alcohol can increase the drowsiness caused by this drug.
• You should know that if you have an allergic reaction to a different substance, your reaction may be worse when you use bisoprolol.

Is bisoprolol safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the Food and Drug Association (FDA) in America. The following is an explanation of each pregnancy risk category from the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What medicines may interact with bisoprolol?

Bisoprolol is a drug that can interact with other drugs that you are currently taking. This medication may also change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects.

To avoid drug interactions that can cause side effects, you should keep a list of all the drugs you use (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and herbal products). Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.

The following is a list of drugs that can potentially trigger interactions with bisoprolol:

• rhythm or heart rate medications (sotalol, amiodarone, digoxin)
• beta-blockersothers (acebutolol, diltiazem, clonidine, verapamil)
• rifampin
• anesthetic medicine
• malaria medicine (mefloquine)
• stimulant drugs (norepinephrine)
• NSAID drugs (naproxen, piroxicam)

Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with bisoprolol?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Some of the health conditions that you should tell your doctor before taking bisoprolol are:

• heart and blood vessel disease
• lung disease
• diabetes
• hyperthyroidism

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Symptoms of an overdose that may occur as a result of taking the drug bisoprolol are:

• weak heart rate
• dizzy
• passed out
• difficulty breathing
• gag
• lost consciousness
• seizures

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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