Betapro 2.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bisoprolol hemifumarate
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Betapro 5 mg tablet Betapro 10 mg tablet

Title

  • Betapro 2.5 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cardiovascular Health

Description

  • Betapro is indicated for hypertension, angina, moderate to severe heart failure, and is not recommended for the emergency treatment of hypertensive crises.

Indications

  • Hypertension
  • Angina
  • Moderate to severe heart failure

Pharmacology

  • Bisoprolol Hemifumarate is the most selective ß1 blocker
  • Reduces heart rate and cardiac output resulting in decreased arterial hypertension
  • Pharmacokinetic properties support a single daily dose and ensure low variability of plasma concentration profiles

Dosage and administration

  • Starting dose for mild to moderate hypertension is 5 mg once daily, titration to 10 mg and then to 20 mg may be necessary
  • Appropriate interval for dose titration is 2 weeks
  • Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established
  • Dosage adjustments needed for patients with renal or hepatic impairment

Interactions

  • Not to be combined with other β-blocking agents
  • Cautious use with catecholamine-depleting drugs and centrally active antihypertensive agents
  • Careful use when coadministered with antiarrhythmic agents or calcium channel blockers

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
  • Disturbances of the gut
  • Cold or numb extremities
  • Muscle weakness or cramps
  • Breathing difficulties

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Bisoprolol fumarate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
  • Mothers should stop nursing if use of bisoprolol fumarate is considered essential

Precautions and warnings

  • Use caution in adjusting the dose in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
  • Patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction may be more reactive to repeated challenge
  • Unresponsive to usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reactions

Therapeutic class

  • Anti adrenergic agent (Beta blockers)
  • Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs

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: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-135-bisoprolol-hemifumarate-chemical-structure-rpXCAgy2GIOFKWUs5Peu.svg

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