Betacor 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bisoprolol hemifumarate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Angina
- Moderate to severe heart failure
- Not recommended for emergency treatment of hypertensive crises
Pharmacology
- High affinity for ß1 receptor
- Reduces heart rate and cardiac output
- Affects lipid metabolism
- Almost completely absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolized via oxidative pathways
- Balanced renal elimination and hepatic metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 5mg once daily
- Dose titration every 2 weeks
- Caution in hepatic impairment and renal dysfunction
- No need to adjust dose for geriatrics
Interaction
- Should not be combined with other β-blocking agents
- Monitoring required with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Exacerbates rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal
- Use with care when myocardial depressants are used concurrently
Contraindications
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt heart failure
- Second or third degree A-V block
- Right ventricular failure secondary to pulmonary hypertension
- Sinus bradycardia
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Cold or numb extremities
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Breathing difficulties due to bronchospasm
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic in rats at recommended doses
- Fetotoxic and embryolethal at higher doses
- Use during pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks
- Small amounts excreted in the milk of lactating rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in adjusting dose for renal or hepatic impairment
- Increased reactivity in patients with severe anaphylactic reaction history
Therapeutic Class
- Anti adrenergic agent (Beta blockers)
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H31NO4
- Chemical Structure Image: [Link to image]
Common Questions about Betacor 2.5 mg Tablet
- Beta-blocker medication
- Used for high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure
- Take by mouth once daily, with or without food
- Side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, breathing difficulties, and cold extremities
- Should be used with caution if you have asthma, diabetes, heart problems, or liver or kidney issues
- Should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage
- Storage and disposal instructions