About bisoprolol fumarate + amlodepine
Beta blocker and calcium channel blocker
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Angina (chest pain from heart disease)
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; dose is individualized to blood pressure and heart rate.
Common side effects
- Slow heartbeat
- Dizziness or tiredness
- Swollen ankles
- Headache or flushing
Important warnings
- May worsen severe slow heartbeat or certain heart-conduction problems.
- Do not stop suddenly; bisoprolol withdrawal can worsen heart problems.
- Use caution with asthma, diabetes, liver disease, or low blood pressure.
- Seek urgent care for fainting, severe breathing difficulty, or facial swelling.
Pregnancy
Amlodipine and bisoprolol are generally avoided in pregnancy unless a clinician considers them necessary; treatment may need review.
Breastfeeding
Amlodipine enters breast milk, and bisoprolol may also pass into milk; breastfeeding suitability should be reviewed clinically.
Interactions
- Other blood-pressure medicines can increase low blood pressure.
- Verapamil or diltiazem may excessively slow heart rate.
- Some antifungals, antibiotics, or HIV medicines can increase amlodipine effects.
- NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may reduce blood-pressure control.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.