Bisoprololo - un beta-bloccante

About bisoprolol

What is bisoprolol used for?

Bisoprolol is a type of beta-bloccante used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure.

Bisoprolol works on the heart and blood vessels. It does this by blocking tiny areas (called beta-adrenergic receptors) where messages sent by some nerves are received by your heart and blood vessels. As a result, your heart beats more slowly and with less force. The pressure of blood within your blood vessels is reduced and it is easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

These actions are of benefit if you have pressione alta (ipertensione), or if you have insufficienza cardiaca which is a condition where your heart is not working as well as it should. Because your heart is using less energy, it also helps to reduce chest pain if you have angina.

Side effects of bisoprolol

The most common side effects of bisoprolol are:

• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded.

• Senso di sonnolenza o stanchezza.

• Nausea.

• Essere malato (vomito).

• Diarrea.

• Costipazione.

• Mal di testa.

• Cold fingers and toes.

• Disturbed sleep.

• Battito cardiaco lento.

Troverai un elenco completo nel foglietto illustrativo del produttore fornito con il tuo medicinale. Gli effetti indesiderati spesso migliorano man mano che il tuo corpo si adatta al nuovo medicinale, ma parla con il tuo medico o farmacista se uno dei seguenti persiste o diventa problematico.

How to manage bisoprolol side effects

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Who should not take bisoprolol?

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking bisoprolol it is important that your doctor knows:

• Se sei incinta o stai allattando.

• Se hai l'asma o qualsiasi altro disturbo respiratorio.

• Se hai problemi con il funzionamento del tuo fegato, o se hai problemi con il funzionamento dei tuoi reni.

• Se hai la pressione bassa o una cattiva circolazione.

• Se hai il diabete.

• Se hai un problema della pelle chiamato psoriasi.

• Se hai una condizione che causa debolezza muscolare, chiamata miastenia grave.

• Se ti è stato detto che hai un battito cardiaco lento o un blocco cardiaco (un battito cardiaco lento e irregolare).

• Se ti è stato detto che hai dolore toracico causato da spasmi dei vasi sanguigni del tuo cuore, chiamata angina di Prinzmetal.

• Se stai assumendo altri medicinali. Questo include qualsiasi medicinale che stai assumendo e che è disponibile per l'acquisto senza prescrizione medica, così come i medicinali a base di erbe e complementari.

• Se hai mai avuto una reazione allergica a un medicinale, o se hai mai avuto un'altra reazione allergica grave.

How to take bisoprolol

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about bisoprolol and will provide you with a full list of side effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take bisoprolol exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose is one tablet each day, although the strength of your tablet will depend upon the reason why you are taking it.

• If you are taking it for heart failure, you will be started on a low-strength tablet (1.25 mg) and then you will be prescribed a different strength of tablet each week for the first few weeks. This is so your doctor can increase your dose gradually.

  • Your dose and the strength of the tablets will be on the label of the pack. There are several strengths of tablet available: 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 3.75 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg.

  • Each time you collect a fresh supply of tablets it is a good idea to check to make sure you receive the strength you are expecting. If you have any questions, please ask your pharmacist to advise you.

• You can take the tablets either with or without food, but try to take your doses at the same time of day each day as this will help you to remember to take bisoprolol regularly. The tablets are best swallowed in the morning with a drink of water.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, leave out the forgotten dose from the previous day and take the dose that is due as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.

Ottenere il massimo dal tuo trattamento

• Cerca di mantenere i tuoi appuntamenti regolari con il tuo medico. Questo è per permettere al tuo medico di controllare i tuoi progressi.

• Se devi sottoporti a un'operazione o a un trattamento dentale, è importante informare la persona che esegue il trattamento che stai assumendo un beta-bloccante. Questo è particolarmente importante se è probabile che ti venga somministrato un anestetico.

• If you drink alcohol, ask your doctor for advice about taking bisoprolol and alcohol. Alcohol will add to the blood pressure-lowering effect of bisoprolol which will make you feel dizzy and so may not be recommended for you.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take with bisoprolol. Some medicines may not be (including some anti-inflammatory painkillers, and cold or flu remedies).

• Il tuo medico potrebbe darti consigli dietetici e sullo stile di vita riguardo a mangiare in modo sano, non fumare e fare esercizio fisico regolare. In tal caso, è importante che segui i consigli che ti vengono dati.

• If you have diabetes, bisoprolol can block the symptoms of low blood sugar. Your doctor will advise you about this.

• Treatment with bisoprolol is usually long-term. Continue to take the tablets unless your doctor tells you to stop. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems in some people, so your doctor may want you to reduce your dose gradually if this becomes necessary.

How to store bisoprolol

• Tenere tutti i medicinali fuori dalla portata e dalla vista dei bambini.

• Conservare in un luogo fresco e asciutto, lontano da fonti di calore e luce diretta.

Informazioni importanti su tutti i medicinali

Domande frequenti

Can you take apixaban and bisoprolol together?

Yes, apixaban and bisoprolol are sometimes prescribed together, especially for people with heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation. Apixaban helps prevent blood clots, while bisoprolol lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

Why am I so tired on bisoprolol?

Feeling tired is a common side effect of bisoprolol. The medicine slows your heart rate and reduces how hard your heart has to work, which can sometimes leave you feeling fatigued, especially when you first start taking it. For most people this improves over time.

What can you not take with bisoprolol?

Bisoprolol can interact with other heart medicines, some antidepressants, asthma inhalers, and decongestants. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking bisoprolol.

Is bisoprolol a blood thinner?

Bisoprolol is not a blood thinner – it’s a beta-blocker used to slow heart rate and lower blood pressure.