Betafix 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bisoprolol hemifumarate |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Betafix 5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Betafix 5 mg Tablet is a beta-blocker medication used for the treatment of hypertension, angina, and moderate to severe heart failure. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline, thereby lowering blood pressure, reducing the workload on the heart, and preventing chest pain.
Color options
- White
Dimensions
- Standard tablet size
Functions
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing chest pain
- Preventing heart failure
Materials
- Bisoprolol Hemifumarate
Technical specifications
- Molecular formula: C18H31NO4
- Selective ß1 blocker with high affinity for the ß1 receptor
Design elements
- Chemical structure: C18H31NO4
Usability features
- Once daily dose for therapeutic reliability
- Individualized dosages for different patient needs
- Safe for geriatric use without dose adjustment unless there is significant renal or hepatic dysfunction
Interactions
- Not recommended for use with other β-blocking agents
- Caution required when used with catecholamine-depleting drugs or centrally active antihypertensive agents
Contraindications
- Patients with 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 (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
- Cold or numb extremities
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Breathing difficulties (bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD)
Pregnancy lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Consideration required for nursing mothers
Precautions warnings
- Caution required in adjusting dose for patients with renal or hepatic impairment
- Increased reactivity in patients with history of severe anaphylactic reaction
Therapeutic class
- Anti adrenergic agent (Beta blockers)
Storage conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Commonly asked questions
- Instructions for dosage and administration
- Side effects and their management
- Safe usage guidelines for specific health conditions
Pharmacology
Bisoprolol Hemifumarate is the most selective ß1 blocker, displaying high affinity for the ß1 receptor. It selectively blocks ß1 adrenergic receptor in the heart and vascular smooth muscle, reducing heart rate and cardiac output resulting in decreased arterial hypertension.