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Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Bisoprolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Bisoprolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use bisoprolol if you you are allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart condition such as:
"AV block"; severe heart failure; or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
To make sure bisoprolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
congestive heart failure or other heart problems; coronary artery disease; circulation problems (such as Peripheral Vascular Disease or Raynaud's syndrome); asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder; diabetes (taking bisoprolol can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar); liver or kidney disease; a thyroid disorder; or a history of allergies.
It is not known whether bisoprolol is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether bisoprolol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Bisoprolol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to bisoprolol : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain; slow heart rate; pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands or feet; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; eye pain, vision problems; or bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing).
Common bisoprolol side effects may include:
headache; feeling tired; sleep problems (insomnia); joint pain; swelling; or cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medicine.
You should not use bisoprolol if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
Keep using bisoprolol as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
High Risk Groups
Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medicine.
You should not use bisoprolol if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
Keep using bisoprolol as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Adult Dosage
Scraped Dose — Take bisoprolol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using bisoprolol.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store bisoprolol at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:
insulin or oral diabetes medicine; rifampin; or heart or blood pressure medicine--clonidine, digitalis, digoxin, diltiazem, reserpine, or verapamil.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with bisoprolol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
