What is Bisoprolol?
Bisoprolol, also known as Zebeta, is a beta-blocker medication that is commonly used to treat heart disease. This includes high blood pressure, chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart, and heart failure. It is taken orally.
Bisoprolol Uses
Bisoprolol is used for treating high blood pressure, either alone or in combination with other medications (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure aids in the prevention of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a beta-blocker, which is a type of medication. It works by preventing certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, from acting on your heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and heart strain.
How to use Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablet?
Take this medication orally, with or without food, once a day, or as directed by your doctor.
The dose is determined by your medical condition and response to treatment.
To get the most advantage of this medication, take it on a regularly scheduled basis. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember.
It might take several weeks before you get the full advantages of this drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. Even if you feel better, continue taking this medication. The majority of people with high blood pressure do not feel ill.
Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or deteriorates (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).
Side Effects
The more common side effects of bisoprolol oral tablet are,
Precautions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies before taking it. Inactive ingredients present in this product may cause allergic reactions or some other problems.
If you have certain medical conditions, you should not take this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication if you have any of the following conditions: certain types of heart rhythm problems, or severe heart failure.
Before using this medication, inform your doctor or pharmacist of your medical history, particularly of any of the following: breathing problems, kidney disease, liver disease, overactive thyroid disease, serious allergic reactions, including those requiring epinephrine treatment, blood circulation problems, mood disorders (such as depression), and specific muscle disease.
Children may be more susceptible to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if they are vomiting or do not eat on a regular basis. Feed children on a regular schedule to help prevent low blood sugar. If your child is unable to eat on a regular basis, is vomiting, or has symptoms of low blood sugar (such as sweating or seizures), discontinue this medication immediately and notify the doctor.
This medication should be used only when prescribed by a doctor during pregnancy. It can harm an unborn child.
It is unknown whether this medication passes into breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing infant. Before breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
Interactions
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of potential drug interactions and is keeping an eye out for them. Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you use, especially fingolimod, before starting this medication. Some products contain ingredients that may cause your heart rate or blood pressure to rise. Tell your pharmacist about the products you're using and how to use them safely (especially cough and cold remedies, diet supplements, or NSAIDs like ibuprofen/naproxen).
Missed dose
If you forget to take one of the dosages, take it as soon as you remember. skip the missed dose and proceed with your daily schedule. To cope up with a missed dose, do not take a double dose.
Overdose
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions.
Storage
Exposure of medicine to heat, air, and light may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Bisoprolol vs Nebivolol
Bisoprolol |
Nebivolol |
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| This medicine is also known as Zebeta, is a beta-blocker medication that is commonly used to treat heart disease. | Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat hypertension and heart failure. It is, like other -blockers, a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. |
| It is used for treating high blood pressure, either alone or in combination with other medications (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure aids in the prevention of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. | It can be used alone or in conjunction with other blood pressure medications. It is taken orally. |
| It works by preventing certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, from acting on your heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and heart strain. | It improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate. |
