Myocard 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.02 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.49)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.16
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Bisoprolol hemifumarate |
Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Angina
- Moderate to severe heart failure
Pharmacology
- Selective ß1 blocker
- Reduces heart rate and cardiac output
- Absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolized via oxidative pathways
- Renally eliminated
- Pharmacokinetic properties allow for single daily dose
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose of 5 mg once daily
- Potential for dose titration
- Caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
- Appropriate interval for dose titration is 2 weeks
Interaction
- Not recommended to be combined with other β-blocking agents
- Closely monitor patients receiving catecholamine-depleting drugs
- β-blockers may exacerbate rebound hypertension in concurrent use with certain antihypertensive agents
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 in patients with asthma or COPD
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential teratogenic and fetotoxic effects in animal studies
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in adjusting the dose in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
- Patients with history of severe anaphylactic reaction may be more reactive to allergens while taking beta-blockers
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: C<sub>18</sub>H<sub>31</sub>NO<sub>4</sub>
Common Questions about Myocard 2.5 mg Tablet
- Beta-blocker medication
- Used for high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure
- Recommended to be taken once daily, with or without food
- May cause dizziness and slow heart rate
- Should be taken with caution in certain health conditions
- Recommended to be taken after food
- Storage and disposal instructions provided