Introduction
B-Prolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain)... View More
Uses of B-Prolol
Side effects of B-Prolol
How to use B-Prolol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. B-Prolol may be taken with... View More
How B-Prolol works
B-Prolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping b... View More
Indication
Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Congestive heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. In some patients, 2.5 mg may be an appropriate starting dose. If the antihypertensive effect of 5 mg is ina... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <40 Initial: 2.5 mg/day.
Contraindication
Patients with cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, second or third degree AV block and marked sinus bradycardia.
Mode of Action
Bisoprolol selectively and competitively blocks beta1-receptors but has little or no effect on beta2-receptors except at high doses.
Precaution
Impaired Renal or Hepatic Function. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (10%),Dyssomnia (8%-10%),Bradyarrhythmia (9%),Upper respiratory infection (5%),Diarrhea (4%),Rhinitis (4%),Arthralgia (3%),Cough (3%),D... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Interaction
May potentiate AV conduction time and may increase negative inotropic effect w/ class I antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide, propafenone)... View More
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