Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Composition of Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Bisoson 2.5 Tablet contains Bisoprolol fumarate 2.5 mg. It belongs to the Beta-blocker (cardioselective beta-1 blocker) class of medicines.

Uses of Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• management of angina pectoris (chest pain due to coronary artery disease); may be used in chronic heart failure as per physician direction (usually with other medicines).

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces frequency of angina attacks
• Helps control fast heart rate
• Lowers risk of cardiovascular complications with long-term BP control

How Bisoson 2.5 Tablet works

Bisoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering cardiac output and blood pressure, and decreases the heart’s oxygen demand to relieve angina.

How to take Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow whole with water. Do not stop suddenly; dose should be tapered under medical supervision.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Bisoson are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• cold hands/feet
• low blood pressure
• nausea
• diarrhea/constipation
• shortness of breath (rare)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (risk of rebound angina/heart attack). Use with caution in asthma/COPD, diabetes (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), thyroid disorders, peripheral vascular disease, and kidney/liver impairment. Contraindicated/avoid in severe bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, second/third-degree heart block, severe hypotension, and decompensated heart failure unless advised. Monitor pulse and blood pressure; seek care if fainting, wheezing, or worsening heart failure symptoms occur.

Do not take Bisoson if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive hypotension), verapamil/diltiazem (risk of bradycardia/heart block), digoxin (bradycardia), amiodarone/antiarrhythmics (conduction disturbances), clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), NSAIDs (may reduce BP-lowering effect), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masked hypoglycaemia), CYP3A4 inhibitors like erythromycin/ketoconazole (may increase levels), beta-agonist bronchodilators (reduced effect)

How to store Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Bisoson 2.5 Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

UNISON PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Beta-blocker (cardioselective beta-1 blocker)