Prelizer 2.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 14: ৳ 252.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bisoprolol hemifumarate
Company Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prelizer 5 mg tablet

Indications

  • Hypertension
  • Angina
  • Moderate to severe heart failure

Pharmacology

  • Selective ß1 blocker
  • Reduces heart rate and cardiac output
  • High therapeutic reliability
  • 99% absorption from gastrointestinal tract

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual starting dose of 5 mg once daily
  • Dose titration at 2-week intervals
  • 20 mg once daily as maximum dose for hypertension

Interaction

  • Not to be combined with other β-blocking agents
  • Monitor closely with catecholamine-depleting drugs
  • Use with care when myocardial depressants or inhibitors of A-V conduction are used concurrently

Contraindications

  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Overt heart failure
  • Second or third degree A-V block
  • Right ventricular failure

Side Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cold or numb extremities
  • Muscle weakness or cramps
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Bisoprolol fumarate was not teratogenic in rats at doses up to 150 mg/kg/day
  • Potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use caution in adjusting the dose in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
  • Patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction to allergens may be more reactive to repeated challenge

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C18H31NO4

Common Questions about Prelizer 2.5 mg Tablet

  • Beta-blocker medication
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Reduce the workload on the heart
  • Prevent chest pain
  • Best practice to take the medicine at the same time each day
  • Safe to take, but consult a doctor if having specific health conditions
  • Take after food in a prescribed dosage

Quick Tips

  • May cause dizziness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position
  • Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if diabetic, monitor blood sugar levels regularly
  • Do not stop taking suddenly to avoid sudden rise in blood pressure

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