INTRODUCTION ABOUT BISOHEART 5MG TABLET

BISOHEART 5MG TABLET contains Bisoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called Beta- blockers. It is used to manage stable heart failure in combination with other medicines. Stable heart failure is a condition in which patients of heart failure are receiving medication and show no physical symptoms suggestive of worsening of the condition.

BISOHEART 5MG TABLET is used to manage high blood pressure (Hypertension) and angina pectoris (Chest pain). Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure and Angina is a type of chest pain which is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart as a result of coronary artery disease. Symptoms are feeling pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest or a heavy weight is lying on the chest.

BISOHEART 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having heart and severe lung diseases, impaired blood supply of the arms and legs (peripheral arterial occlusive disease), severe blood circulation problem in limbs (Raynaud’s syndrome), unmanageed pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure (Hypotension).

Before taking BISOHEART 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you have severe kidney or liver diseases, diabetes, are on strict fasting, ongoing desensitisation therapy, history of a scaly skin rash (Ex. psoriasis), pheochromocytoma, thyroid disorder, to receive general anaesthesia.

BISOHEART 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BISOHEART 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor before taking it.

The most common side effects of taking BISOHEART 5MG TABLET are tiredness, feeling weak, dizziness, headache, feeling of coldness or numbness in hands or feet, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. Ask for your doctor’s advice if any of these worsen or doesn’t improve.

USES OF BISOHEART 5MG TABLET

Manage:

• high blood pressure (Hypertension)
• angina pectoris (Chest pain)
• stable heart failure (in combination with other medicines)

HOW BISOHEART 5MG TABLET WORKS

BISOHEART 5MG TABLET works by blocking certain receptors (beta-1 receptors) present mainly in the heart and manages the binding of nerve chemicals such as epinephrine. Therefore, leading to decrease in heart rate, blood pressure and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body and it also reduces the amount of blood required by the heart, reducing oxygen demand. BISOHEART 5MG TABLET also decrease the release of a substance called renin in the kidneys (which normally increases blood pressure), decreasing blood pressure and heart rate.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take BISOHEART 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your body weight, age and severity of disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BISOHEART 5MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if necessary. Do not consume alcohol. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Nausea:

Take this medicine with or after meals. Stick to simple meals while taking this medicine. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not take any medication on your own. Ask for your doctor’s advice if nausea doesn’t improve.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, oily or sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Ask for your doctor’s advice if vomiting doesn’t improve.

Runny nose or sneezing:

Take rest and have plenty of fluids to stay hydrates. Blow your nose using a soft tissue. Take steam. You can have warm fluids such as tea. If the symptom doesn’t improve, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Muscle pain:

Give your body a rest. Do not overexert or over stretch yourself. Do stress relieving activities such as yoga or meditation. If the symptom doesn’t improve, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep you hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operate any machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A) Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking BISOHEART 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used to manage heart diseases such as irregular or abnormal heartbeat, high blood pressure or angina pectoris (Ex. quinidine, lidocaine, flecainide, disopyramide, phenytoin, propafenone, verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin, isoprenaline, dobutamine, clonidine, methyldopa, adrenaline, nor-adrenaline, moxonodine, rilmenidine, amiodarone, felodipine and amlodipine)
• medicines used for glaucoma (Ex. timolol, pilocarpine)
• medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, tolbutamide)
• medicines used in anaesthesia (Ex. propofol, lidocaine)
• medicines used to manage pain or inflammation (Ex. Ibuprofen, diclofenac, acetyl salicylic acid)
• mefloquine (used for management, management of malaria)
• medicines used for depression (Ex. imipramine, isocarboxazid, amitriptyline, clomipramine, moclobemide)

B) Drug - Food interaction:

NA

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BISOHEART 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are decreased heart rate, severe difficulty in breathing, feeling dizzy or trembling due to decreased blood sugar.

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