Myocor 5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bisoprolol hemifumarate
Company Biopharma limited
Also available as
Myocor 25 mg tablet

Title

  • Myocor 5 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Hypertension
  • Angina
  • Heart Failure

Description

  • Myocor is indicated in hypertension, angina, and moderate to severe heart failure.
  • Bisoprolol Hemifumarate is the most selective β1 blocker.
  • Dosage must be individualized to the needs of the patient.
  • Myocor fumarate should not be combined with other β-blocking agents.
  • 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.

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      Functions

      • Lowers blood pressure
      • Reduces heart rate and cardiac output
      • Prevents chest pain
      • Selectively blocks β1 adrenergic receptor in the heart and vascular smooth muscle
      • Reduces arterial hypertension
      • Ensures extremely low inter and intra-individual variability of the plasma concentration profiles

      Materials

        Technical Specifications

        • High therapeutic reliability based on pharmacokinetic properties
        • Almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
        • Absolute bioavailability of 88%
        • Medium distribution volume is 3.51/kg
        • Metabolized via oxidative pathways with no subsequent conjugation
        • Renal elimination of the unchanged molecule
        • Half-life of 10-12 hours

        Design Elements

          Usability Features

          • Can be taken with or without food
          • Appropriate interval for dose titration is 2 weeks
          • Safe for use in the elderly
          • Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established
          • Consideration needed for patients with renal or hepatic impairment

          Interaction

          • Not recommended to be combined with other β-blocking agents
          • Should be used with care when myocardial depressants or inhibitors of A-V conduction are used concurrently
          • Combined use with calcium channel blockers can lead to severe hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiac failure

          Indications

          • Hypertension
          • Angina
          • Moderate to severe heart failure

          Dosage & Administration

          • Usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily
          • Dose titration at 2-week intervals
          • Increasing the dose beyond 20 mg once daily yields only a small incremental benefit
          • No established safety and effectiveness in children

          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
          • Bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD

          Pregnancy & Lactation

          • Not teratogenic in rats at recommended doses
          • Fetotoxic and maternotoxic at higher doses
          • No studies in pregnant women
          • Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating rats
          • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
          • Mothers should stop nursing if essential use

          Precautions & 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 to treat allergic reactions

          Therapeutic Class

          • Anti adrenergic agent (Beta 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 of chemical structure provided

          Common Questions

          • What is Myocor 5 mg Tablet?
          • What is Myocor 5 mg Tablet used for?
          • How should I take Myocor 5 mg Tablet?
          • What are the side effects of Myocor 5 mg Tablet?
          • Is Myocor 5 mg Tablet safe to take?
          • Should I use Myocor 5 mg Tablet empty stomach, before or after food?
          • Instructions for storage and disposal of Myocor 5 mg Tablet

          Quick Tips

          • May cause dizziness
          • Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if diabetic
          • Do not stop taking suddenly as it can cause blood pressure to rise suddenly

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