Description
Each film-coated tablet contains an active ingredient bisoprolol fumarate 10mg.
Bisoprolol belongs to a group of antihypertensive medicines called beta blockers. Beta blockers protect the heart from too much activity hence able to pump blood throughout the body.
It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina pectoris.
How to take :
Always take the medicine as advised by your physician.
Take bisoprolol in the morning with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it whole with water.
It is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other illness you have or any medications you are taking. This information allows your doctor to tailor your treatment plan appropriately, ensuring it is safe and effective. Additionally, it helps avoid potential interactions between medications and can influence the course of treatment for any conditions you may have.
Common side effects:
-Tiredness, dizziness or headache
-Feeling cold or numbness in hands or feet
-Low blood pressure especially in patients with heart failure
-Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Pregnancy
Bisoprolol passes the placenta and may harm the baby. Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant. He will determine whether you can take bisoprolol during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether bisoprolol is excreted in breast milk. Do not breastfeed while on bisoprolol therapy.
