B-Prolol2.5mg

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

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Heart failure

Side effects of B-Prolol

• Nausea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Cold extremities

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