Isolol 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.02 (5 x 10: ৳ 301.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bisoprolol hemifumarate |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Isolol 2.5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Hypertension Medication
- Beta Blocker
- Heart Health
Description
- Isolol 2.5 mg Tablet is a beta-blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline, helping to lower blood pressure, reduce the workload on the heart, and prevent chest pain.
Dosage and administration
- Adult Dosage: Starting dose of 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to 10 mg and then 20 mg if necessary. Children: Safety and effectiveness not established. Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment: Initial daily dose should be 5 mg. Geriatrics: Dose adjustment not usually necessary unless significant renal or hepatic dysfunction.
Indications
- Used in hypertension, angina, and moderate to severe heart failure.
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, overt heart failure, second or third degree A-V block, right ventricular failure secondary to pulmonary hypertension, and sinus bradycardia.
Side effects
- Possible side effects include fatigue, dizziness, headache, disturbances of the gut, cold or numb extremities, muscle weakness or cramps, breathing difficulties, and bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD.
Pregnancy and lactation
- Pregnancy: Should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: If essential, mothers should stop nursing while using this medication.
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in adjusting the dose for patients with impaired renal or hepatic function. Patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction may be more reactive to allergens and unresponsive to usual doses of epinephrine.
Interaction
- Should not be combined with other β-blocking agents. Monitoring required when combined with catecholamine-depleting drugs, centrally active antihypertensive agents, antiarrhythmic agents, or calcium channel blockers.
Storage conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H31NO4. Chemical Structure: Image provided.
Pharmacology
- Bisoprolol Hemifumarate is the most selective ß1 blocker, displaying high affinity for the ß1 receptor. It reduces heart rate and cardiac output, resulting in decreased arterial hypertension. It has high bioavailability, balanced clearance, and an elimination half-life of 10-12 hours.
Commonly asked questions
- What is Isolol 2.5 mg Tablet? Used for High blood pressure (hypertension), Chest pain (angina), and Heart failure. How should I take Isolol 2.5 mg Tablet? By mouth, with or without food, once daily. What are the side effects of Isolol 2.5 mg Tablet? Can cause dizziness, fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, difficulty breathing, and cold hands and feet.
Drug classes
- Therapeutic Class: Anti adrenergic agent (Beta blockers), Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs, Beta-blockers