Bisprol Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Bisoprolol hemifumarate

Indications/Uses

HTN, angina. Adjunct in stable moderate to severe heart failure.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Individualized dosage. Usual starting dose: 5 mg once daily (2.5 mg may be appropriate in some patients). May be increased to 10 mg once daily, if necessary up to 20 mg once daily. Angina Usual dose: 10 mg once daily (5 mg may be adequate in some patients). Max: 20 mg daily. Heart failure Initially, 1.25 mg once daily (in the morning) for 1 wk. If well tolerated, increase to 2.5 mg once daily for 1 wk, then 3.75 mg once daily for 1 wk, then 5 mg once daily for 4 wk, then 7.5 mg once daily for 4 wk, then 10 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ cardiogenic shock, overt heart failure, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, right ventricular failure secondary to pulmonary HTN & sinus bradycardia.

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Special Precautions

Monitor renal, hepatic & hematopoietic function at regular intervals during long-term treatment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, bradycardia, hypotension, peripheral vasoconstriction, headache, fatigue, sleep disturbances, dizziness, vertigo, thrombocytopenia; visual disturbances, alopecia may occur.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ other β₁-blockers.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Beta-Blockers

ATC Classification

C07AB07 - bisoprolol ; Belongs to the class of selective beta-blocking agents. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bisprol FC tab 2.5 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Bisprol FC tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Bisprol

bisoprolol

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ