Bisopharm 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Bisopharm 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

Bisopharm 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. Bisopharm 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Bisopharm 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 Bisopharm 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. It may also cause fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, dizziness, and nausea.