Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart. It is primarily used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and angina.
A cardioselective beta-blocker used to manage high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina by reducing heart workload.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- C07AB07
- RxNorm
- 19484
- Generic
- Bisoprolol
- Class
- atc-c07
- Brands
- Ziac
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic heart failure, and stable angina. May also be used for certain heart rhythm disorders.
Selectively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate, cardiac output, and the force of heart contractions, which lowers blood pressure over time.
Should not be stopped abruptly as this can worsen heart conditions. May mask symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetics. Contraindicated in severe asthma and certain heart conditions. Common side effects include fatigue, cold extremities, and dizziness.
Official drug label
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