Myocard 2.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.02 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.49)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.16

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bisoprolol hemifumarate
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Myocard 5 mg tablet

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

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