Specification | |
US Brand Name | Zebeta |
Strength | 10mg |
Generic Name | Bisoprolol |
Manufacturer | Unichem |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Corbis
- 10mg
Corbis- This drug constitutes a generic name Bisoprolol which is a
beta-blocker drug that affects heart and circulation (blood flow through
arteries and veins). This drug is primarily prescribed for the treatment of
hypertension (high blood pressure) and other disorders which are not listed
here. It is sold under various trade names including Zebeta and Corbis (made by
Unichem).
Important
Information about Bisoprolol
You should avoid this
medicine if you have known allergy to it or if you have following conditions:
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, severe liver disease, or a serious heart
conditions such as a heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or AV block (unless you
have a pacemaker). If you are scheduled for surgery, notify your surgeon well
in advance that you are taking this medicine. You may be required to stop
taking this medicine for a short interval of time. Also, do not stop taking
this medicine unless your doctor advices you to do so. If you stop taking this
medicine suddenly, your conditions may deteriorate.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, then
continue taking Bisoprolol even if you don’t have any symptoms. High blood
pressure doesn’t have any outwardly signs. High blood pressure medicines are
normally required to be taken for long time. It belongs to FDA pregnancy
category C drug. It is not known whether this drug can harm an unborn baby if
taken during the pregnancy time. Bisoprolol can pass into the breast milk and
harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine in the
above mentioned cases.
Before
taking Bisoprolol
To make sure whether this
drug is safe for you, inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you
have following conditions: diabetes (taking Bisoprolol can make it difficult
for you to judge when you have low blood sugar), angina, emphysema, low blood
pressure, kidney or liver disease, depression, a thyroid disorder, circulation
problems (such as Raynaud’s syndrome), or a history of allergies.
Dosage
information
Take Bisoprolol exactly
as your doctor advised. Do not alter the dosage unless your doctor advices you
to do so. Also, do not consider this medicine in use after the prescription
period is over. All medications comes with a patient leaflet, you should refer
the medicine label to get more information about the drug. It works best when
taken with food. Always store this medicine in a cool and dry place. It is a
part of full line medication treatment for blood pressure which includes diet
restrictions, exercises, and other complementary medicines. Follow a proper
regimen for all the things to keep your blood pressure in control.
What
if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of
Bisoprolol, take the dose as soon as you remember. Be aware to skip the dose if
the next dose time is almost up. Taking multiple dose can lead to excess
medicine in your body which might cause devastating
effects.
What
if you overdose
In case of overdose, get emergency medical help or call
your doctor immediately. Overdose may result in slow or uneven heartbeat,
breathlessness, bluish colored fingernails, dizziness, weakness, seizure, or
fainting.
Side
Effects
Some of the common side effects
pertaining to this medicine are dizziness, drowsiness, light headedness,
diarrhea, or tiredness. If these effects persist or deteriorate, get medical
attention or contact your doctor immediately. There are some serious side
effects as well. Contact your doctor quickly, if you witness any of these
conditions: allergic reactions like rashes, itching, swelling on tongue, or
throat, or face, or breathing trouble, abnormal tiredness, sudden or
unexplained weight gain, severe dizziness, severe stomach or abdominal pain,
dark colored urine, yellowing of eyes and skin, persistent nausea or vomiting
conditions. It may reduce the blood supply to your hand and feet which may make
them to feel cold. Avoid tobacco usage and restrict on smoking. These are not
only the side effects, there may be some others. Call your doctor right away
and get the medical attention immediately.
Interaction
with other drugs
There are many other
drugs which may interact with it including allergy drugs, cimetidine,
clonidine, digitalis, dobutamine, haloperidol, isoproterenol, blood thinner
such as warfarin, doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin, amiadarone, propafenone,
quinidine, fluconazole, insulin or oral diabetes medicines, antidepressants,
other heart or blood pressure medicine, HIV medicines, MAO inhibitors, anti
emetics, or narcotic pain killers. However, these are not complete list of
drugs. There are many others. Inform your doctor well in advance if you may be
using any kind of these medicines. Never start taking a new medicine without
your doctor’s advice.
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