Bisoprolol 2.5mg Tablets 28’s
KSh 500.00
Bisoprolol 2.5mg Tablets are prescribed for heart problems. They manage high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (chest pain), and heart failure. Active Substance: Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.5mg per tablet.
Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
Bisoprolol 2.5mg Tablets are used to treat:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Helps lower blood pressure.
- Angina Pectoris: Reduces chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Heart Failure: Improves heart function and reduces symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling.
Dosage:
- Hypertension and Angina: Typically, 2.5 mg once daily. The dose may be adjusted based on individual response and tolerance3.
- Heart Failure: The initial dose is usually 1.25 mg once daily for one week, followed by 2.5 mg once daily for another week, and then gradually increased as tolerated. The maximum dose is 10 mg once daily.
Warning
- Do not use if:
- You are allergic to Bisoprolol or any of its excipients.
- You have severe asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- You have severe bradycardia (slow heart rate), heart block, or cardiogenic shock.
- Consult your doctor before use if:
- You have diabetes (Bisoprolol may mask symptoms of low blood sugar).
- You have a history of thyroid disorders, liver, or kidney problems.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Side Effects:
- Common: Fatigue, dizziness, headache, slow heartbeat, cold extremities.
- Rare: Depression, sleep disturbances, shortness of breath, allergic reactions.
- Drug Interactions:
- Avoid use with other beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and antiarrhythmic agents without consulting your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking NSAIDs, insulin, or medicines for mental health conditions.
- Stopping Bisoprolol:
- Do not abruptly stop taking Bisoprolol. Gradual dose reduction is necessary to avoid worsening of symptoms.