Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it your condition may worsen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

fatigue headache slow heart rate dizziness nausea shortness of breath low blood pressure

Alcohol Warning

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Do not stop taking Bisolol 2.5mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. It may cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it.