Products
Bisoloc
Generic
Name
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Preparation
Bisoloc-2.5: Each film-coated tablet contains Bisoprolol Fumarate USP 2.5 mg.
Bisoloc-5: Each film-coated tablet contains Bisoprolol Fumarate USP 5 mg.
Bisoloc-5: Each film-coated tablet contains Bisoprolol Fumarate USP 5 mg.
Therapeutic
Class
Bisoloc-2.5 & Bisoloc-5 are indicated in the management of hypertension and in the treatment of angina. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Indications
Bisoprolol is contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, second or third degree AV block, and marked sinus bradycardia.
Dosage & Administration
Fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or abdominal pain, cold or numb extremities, e.g. hands and feet, muscle weakness or cramps, bradycardia, worsening of heart failure, sleep disturbance, depression, breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm) in people with asthma or COPD.
Contraindications
The dose of Bisoloc must be individualized to the needs of the patient. The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. In some patients, 2.5 mg may be an appropriate starting dose. If the antihypertensive effect of 5 mg is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 10 mg and then, if necessary, to 20 mg once daily.
Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment: In patients with hepatic impairment (hepatitis or cirrhosis) or renal dysfunction (creatinine clearance <40 mL/min), the initial daily dose should be 2.5 mg.