Bisoprolol Fumarate
About Bisoprolol Fumarate
Bisoprolol Fumarate belongs to the group of antihypertensive medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the arteries (blood vessels). This increases the heart's workload, and if it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
Bisoprolol Fumarate contains Bisoprolol fumarate that affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisoprolol Fumarate slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Bisoprolol Fumarate helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
Bisoprolol Fumarate should be taken as directed by the physician. The dose and duration will be based on your medical condition and response to the treatment. Bisoprolol Fumarate can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Bisoprolol Fumarate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate. Bisoprolol Fumarate may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness, so do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Bisoprolol Fumarate is not recommended in children. Before taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.
Uses of Bisoprolol Fumarate
Medicinal Benefits
Bisoprolol Fumarate is an antihypertensive medication used to treat hypertension/high blood pressure and angina pectoris. Bisoprolol Fumarate alters how the body responds to certain nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisoprolol Fumarate reduces the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to circulate blood throughout the body. Thereby, Bisoprolol Fumarate aids in reducing the high blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
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Side Effects of Bisoprolol Fumarate
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling of coldness or numbness in hands or feet
- Low blood pressure
Drug Warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate. If you are allergic to Bisoprolol fumarate or any other ingredients in this medicine, do not take it. Bisoprolol Fumarate is not recommended for people who have severe asthma or chronic lung disease, as well as those who have a slow or irregular heart rate, very low blood pressure, severe blood circulation problems, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood), untreated phaeochromocytoma, and a rare adrenal gland tumour (medulla). Bisoprolol Fumarate may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness. Do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Bisoprolol Fumarate is not recommended for children. Before taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Bisoprolol Fumarate may interact with medicines for controlling the blood pressure or medicines for heart problems (amiodarone, amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil), anti-depression medications (imipramine, amitriptyline), medicines to treat mental illness (levomepromazine), anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital), certain pain killers (acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-malarial medication (mefloquine), certain medicines to treat clinical shock (adrenaline, dobutamine, noradrenaline), certain antibiotics (rifampicin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Bisoprolol Fumarate may interact with disease conditions, including bradyarrhythmia/AV block, cardiogenic shock/hypotension, CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), diabetes, hemodialysis, hypersensitivity, ischemic heart disease, PVD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) and renal/liver disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid alcohol consumption while taking Bisoprolol Fumarate as it may cause dizziness or light-headedness.
Pregnancy
cautionAvoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. If Bisoprolol Fumarate therapy is required in pregnancy, the uteroplacental blood flow and fetal growth should be closely monitored.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown if Bisoprolol Fumarate is excreted in breast milk; please consult a doctor before using Bisoprolol Fumarate. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.
Driving
cautionBisoprolol Fumarate may make you feel tired, drowsy or dizzy. Do not operate vehicles and/or machines if you suffer from these side effects.
Liver
cautionPlease consult the doctor. Bisoprolol Fumarate to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult the doctor. Bisoprolol Fumarate to be taken with caution, especially if you have a kidney disease/conditions history. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
unsafeBisoprolol Fumarate is not recommended for use in children or adolescents.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Limit consumption of excess sodium and sugary drinks.
- Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
- Make a habit of regular exercising for at least 1-2 hours a day, or at least one should walk for about half an hour for good health.
- Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
- Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food in your daily diet.
- Limiting salt intake and including high-fibre foods in the diet is best.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
- Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Bisoprolol Fumarate may cause dizziness.
- Do not skip doses or stop taking Bisoprolol Fumarate without consulting your doctor. Quitting Bisoprolol Fumarate on your own may raise the blood pressure and increase heart attack chances.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all body parts. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries become narrower, and blood pressure becomes high. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attacks, and kidney failure.
Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease.
FAQs
Bisoprolol Fumarate works by changing how the body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thus, Bisoprolol Fumarate helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
Yes, Bisoprolol Fumarate can be taken in the morning or any other time. Take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you feel dizzy. If you do not feel dizzy after taking the first dose, take Bisoprolol Fumarate in the morning or at a fixed time every day.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bisoprolol Fumarate without consulting your doctor as it may cause blood pressure to rise, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Bisoprolol Fumarate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
If you have diabetes, it is recommended to regularly monitor your blood glucose levels because Bisoprolol Fumarate may mask the symptoms of low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
It is preferable to avoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate with salt-rich foods. Bisoprolol Fumarate may raise potassium levels in the blood. Therefore, when taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, avoid foods high in potassium as well.
