Bisofar 5 mg (Tablet)

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

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bisoprolol hemifumarate
Company Silco pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Bisofar 25 mg tablet

Title

Bisofar 5 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacology

Description

Bisofar 5 mg Tablet is a beta-blocker medication used for the treatment of hypertension, angina, and heart failure.

Indications

  • Hypertension
  • Angina
  • Moderate to severe heart failure

Pharmacology

  • Mode of Action: Selective ß1 blocker
  • Heart Rate Reduction: Reduces heart rate and cardiac output
  • Arterial Hypertension: Decreases arterial hypertension
  • Lipid Metabolism Effect: Does not cause adverse effects on cholesterol fraction or HDL-cholesterol

Dosage Administration

  • Adult: Usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily, may be increased to 10 mg or 20 mg if necessary
  • Children: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established
  • Renal Hepatic Impairment: Initial daily dose should be 5 mg for patients with hepatic impairment or renal dysfunction
  • Geriatrics: Dose adjustment may be necessary in elderly patients with significant renal or hepatic dysfunction

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with Other β-blockers: Should not be combined with other β-blocking agents
  • Catecholamine-Depleting Drugs: Patients receiving catecholamine-depleting drugs should be closely monitored
  • Centrally Active Antihypertensive Agents: May exacerbate rebound hypertension which can follow the withdrawal of clonidine
  • Antiarrhythmic Agents: Should be used with care when myocardial depressants or inhibitors of A-V conduction are used concurrently

Contraindications

  • Cardiogenic Shock: In patients with cardiogenic shock
  • Heart Failure: Overt heart failure
  • A-V Block: Second or third degree A-V block
  • Sinus Bradycardia: In patients with sinus bradycardia

Side Effects

  • Common Side Effects:
    • Fatigue
    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Constipation
    • Abdominal_pain
    • Cold_or_numb_extremities
    • Muscle_weakness_or_cramps
  • Respiratory Effects:
    • Breathing_difficulties
    • Bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD

Pregnancy Lactation

  • Pregnancy Use: Should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
  • Lactation Use: Should be stopped if considered essential for nursing mothers

Precautions Warnings

  • Renal Hepatic Impairment: Use caution in adjusting the dose in patients with renal or hepatic impairment
  • Severe Anaphylactic Reaction: Patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction to allergens may be more reactive to repeated challenge
  • Allergic Reactions: May be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used 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

Common Questions

  • Uses:
    • Lower blood pressure
    • Reduce the workload on the heart
    • Prevent chest pain
  • Administration Tips:
    • Take the medicine at the same time each day
  • Safety Tips:
    • Talk to your doctor before taking if you have any health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, low blood pressure, or depression

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