Bisoprolol - a tablet for high blood pressure

Bisoprolol – a tablet for high blood pressure

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Bisoprolol – a tablet for high blood pressure

Bisoprolol is a tablet primarily for high blood pressure. But it has other uses as well.

What is bisoprolol?

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker – specifically a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker (or B1-blocker), meaning it primarily targets the heart.

How it works

It slows the heart rate and reduces how hard the heart pumps. This lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

Uses

Bisoprolol is used to treat people with:

High blood pressure
Angina (chest pain)
Heart failure
Atrial fibrillation (AF) – slows the heart rate

Note. Also useful in anxiety

Dosage

Taken once daily
Often started at a low dose (e.g. 1.25–2.5 mg) and increased gradually
Typical dose is 5–10 mg once daily, depending on the condition

Side-effects

Common side-effects

Slow pulse
Tiredness
Dizziness
Cold hands or feet

Less common (and more serious) side-effects

Respiratory: Severe bronchospasm, especially in patients with asthma or COPD
Cardiovascular: Heart block
Psychiatric/Neurological: Hallucinations, vivid nightmares, or memory loss
Liver problems: Hepatitis
Endocrine: Masking symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in people with diabetes

Note. Do not stop bisoprolol suddenly without medical advice.

Monitoring

Your doctor should monitor:

Blood pressure
Heart rate
Symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, or worsening breathlessness

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