Biswin-5 mg Tablet

Composition of Biswin-5 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Biswin-5 mg Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• management of angina (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease; may be used in stable chronic heart failure as per physician advice and appropriate regimen.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces heart rate and cardiac workload
• Helps prevent angina attacks
• Improves cardiac efficiency in selected heart failure patients

How Biswin-5 mg Tablet works

Bisoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand, thereby helping control angina and reducing cardiac workload.

How to take Biswin-5 mg Tablet

Take orally as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. May be taken with or without food; swallow with water. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice; dose may need gradual tapering.

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 the missed dose of Biswin-5 mg as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Biswin-5 mg than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Biswin-5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Biswin-5 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bradycardia
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• cold hands/feet
• nausea
• diarrhea
• 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 Biswin-5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may worsen bronchospasm), diabetes (can mask hypoglycemia symptoms), thyroid disorders (can mask hyperthyroidism), peripheral vascular disease, and history of severe allergic reactions. Contraindicated/avoid in severe bradycardia, heart block (2nd/3rd degree) without pacemaker, cardiogenic shock, and acute decompensated heart failure. Monitor pulse and blood pressure; seek care for fainting, wheeze, or worsening shortness of breath. Do not discontinue abruptly (risk of rebound angina/MI).

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 abruptly), insulin/oral antidiabetics (mask hypoglycemia), NSAIDs (may reduce antihypertensive effect), rifampicin (may reduce levels), sympathomimetics like salbutamol (reduced bronchodilation effect)

How to store Biswin-5 mg Tablet

Store at room temperature below 25°C, in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original packaging and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MEDOWIN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Beta-blocker (beta-1 selective)