Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Introduction

Generic name: Bisoprolol

Brand name: Zebeta

Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers

Uses

  • Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

  • Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

  • Treatment of Arrhythmia

  • Prevention of Heart attack

  • Prevention of Migraine

Benefits

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Corbis 2.5 Tablet blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Corbis 2.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

In Treatment of Arrhythmia

Corbis 2.5 Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Corbis 2.5 Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Prevention of Migraine

It is not fully established how Corbis 2.5 Tablet helps prevent migraines. This medicine may change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain, or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Directions for use

  • Take bisoprolol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

  • Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.

  • If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using bisoprolol.

  • Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

  • Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

  • Store bisoprolol at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Side effects

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain

  • Slow heart rate

  • Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest

  • Numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands or feet

  • A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

  • Eye pain, vision problems

  • Bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing).

Common bisoprolol side effects may include:

  • Headache

  • Feeling tired

  • Sleep problems (insomnia)

  • Joint pain

  • Swelling

  • Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, sore throat.

What drugs will affect bisoprolol?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

  • Insulin or oral diabetes medicine;

  • Rifampin

  • Heart or blood pressure medicine-clonidine, digitalis, digoxin, diltiazem, reserpine, or verapamil.

Warnings

  • Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.

  • If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medicine.

  • You should not use bisoprolol if you have a serious heart condition such as “AV block,” severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.

  • Keep using bisoprolol as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

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