About bisoprolol fumarate
Selective beta-1 blocker
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Angina (chest pain)
Usual adult dose
Usually 2.5–10 mg once daily for high blood pressure or angina. For heart failure, start low and increase gradually under medical supervision.
Common side effects
- Tiredness or dizziness
- Slow heartbeat
- Cold hands or feet
- Nausea or diarrhea
Important warnings
- Do not stop suddenly; symptoms may worsen.
- May worsen asthma or other breathing problems.
- Use cautiously with a slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, or diabetes.
- Heart failure treatment requires gradual dose increases and monitoring.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; it may affect fetal growth or the newborn’s heart rate and blood sugar.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding safety is uncertain; seek clinical guidance before use.
Interactions
- Other medicines that lower heart rate, such as verapamil or diltiazem
- Insulin and diabetes medicines; bisoprolol may mask low blood sugar symptoms
- Clonidine; stopping either medicine requires careful planning
- Other blood-pressure medicines, which may increase dizziness or low blood pressure
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.