Bisoprolol Fumarate
About Bisoprolol Fumarate
Bisoprolol Fumarate belongs to the group of antihypertensive medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the arteries (blood vessels). This increases the heart's workload, and if it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
Bisoprolol Fumarate contains Bisoprolol fumarate that affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisoprolol Fumarate slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Bisoprolol Fumarate helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
Bisoprolol Fumarate should be taken as directed by the physician. The dose and duration will be based on your medical condition and response to the treatment. Bisoprolol Fumarate can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Bisoprolol Fumarate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate. Bisoprolol Fumarate may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness, so do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Bisoprolol Fumarate is not recommended in children. Before taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.
Uses of Bisoprolol Fumarate
Medicinal Benefits
Bisoprolol Fumarate is an antihypertensive medication used to treat hypertension/high blood pressure and angina pectoris. Bisoprolol Fumarate alters how the body responds to certain nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisoprolol Fumarate reduces the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to circulate blood throughout the body. Thereby, Bisoprolol Fumarate aids in reducing the high blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
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Side Effects of Bisoprolol Fumarate
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling of coldness or numbness in hands or feet
- Low blood pressure
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all body parts. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries become narrower, and blood pressure becomes high. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attacks, and kidney failure.
Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease.
FAQs
Bisoprolol Fumarate works by changing how the body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thus, Bisoprolol Fumarate helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
Yes, Bisoprolol Fumarate can be taken in the morning or any other time. Take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you feel dizzy. If you do not feel dizzy after taking the first dose, take Bisoprolol Fumarate in the morning or at a fixed time every day.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bisoprolol Fumarate without consulting your doctor as it may cause blood pressure to rise, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Bisoprolol Fumarate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
If you have diabetes, it is recommended to regularly monitor your blood glucose levels because Bisoprolol Fumarate may mask the symptoms of low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
It is preferable to avoid taking Bisoprolol Fumarate with salt-rich foods. Bisoprolol Fumarate may raise potassium levels in the blood. Therefore, when taking Bisoprolol Fumarate, avoid foods high in potassium as well.
