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Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol slows the heart and reduces its workload. It may be used for hypertension or stable chronic heart failure within an individual treatment plan.

Zebeta

Hypertension, Heart Failure

5 · 10mg

Bisoprolol 5mg and 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertension and chronic heart failure. A beta-1 selective antagonist.

From$0.47/ tabletView

Ziac

Hypertension

2.5/6.25mg

Hydrochlorothiazide with bisoprolol as a 2.5/6.25mg film-coated tablet for hypertension. A cardioselective beta-blocker paired with a thiazide.

From$1.95/ tabletView

Key points

  • Bisoprolol can lower heart rate and blood pressure, so pulse, symptoms and other heart medicines require review.
  • It can mask some warning signs of low blood glucose and may worsen breathing in susceptible people.
  • Fainting, severe breathlessness, chest pain or a very slow heartbeat with weakness needs urgent care.

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How it works

Bisoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors mainly in the heart, slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contraction and renin release.

Important safety checks

Asthma or other airway disease, a slow pulse, conduction problems, low blood pressure, diabetes and worsening heart failure require review. Other rate-slowing medicines can have additive effects. Do not stop bisoprolol suddenly, because angina, rhythm problems or heart failure can worsen.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for fainting, new or worsening chest pain, severe breathlessness, blue-grey lips or skin, confusion, or a very slow or irregular heartbeat with weakness or dizziness.

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