Bisoson 5 Tablet

Composition of Bisoson 5 Tablet

Bisoson 5 Tablet contains Bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg. It belongs to the Beta-blocker (selective beta-1 blocker) class of medicines.

Uses of Bisoson 5 Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina (chest pain); may be used in stable chronic heart failure as prescribed by a cardiologist.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces heart rate and cardiac workload
• Helps prevent angina attacks
• Improves symptom control in stable heart failure (when indicated)

How Bisoson 5 Tablet works

Bisoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering blood pressure and the heart’s oxygen demand. This helps control BP and relieves angina symptoms.

How to take Bisoson 5 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. 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 without medical advice.

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 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
• low blood pressure
• cold hands/feet
• nausea
• sleep disturbances

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 5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (risk of worsening angina/arrhythmia). Use with caution in asthma/COPD, diabetes (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), thyroid disorders, peripheral vascular disease, and in elderly. Contraindicated/avoid in severe bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, severe hypotension, 2nd/3rd degree AV block (without pacemaker), and decompensated heart failure. Monitor BP and pulse regularly.

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 heart block/bradycardia), digoxin (bradycardia), amiodarone/antiarrhythmics (conduction disturbances), clonidine (rebound hypertension on withdrawal), NSAIDs (may reduce BP-lowering effect), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masked hypoglycaemia), MAO inhibitors (enhanced hypotension), beta-agonist bronchodilators (reduced effect)

How to store Bisoson 5 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Bisoson 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

Drug class:

Beta-blocker (selective beta-1 blocker)