Bislol 2.52.5mg
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Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Bislol 2.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Bislol 2.5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bislol 2.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Bislol 2.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Bislol 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bislol 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Bislol 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bislol 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Bislol 2.5 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pai... View More
Uses of Bislol 2.5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Heart failure
Side effects of Bislol 2.5
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
How to use Bislol 2.5
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. Bislol 2.5 may be taken wi... View More
How Bislol 2.5 works
Bislol 2.5 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... View More
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Bislol 2.5 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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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