Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.
You can take Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, nausea, slow heart rate, feeling of coldness or numbness in the extremities, and hypotension. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. They might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BISOBIS A TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bisobis A
Headache
Edema (swelling)
Fatigue
Dizziness
HOW TO USE BISOBIS A TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW BISOBIS A TABLET WORKS
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE BISOBIS A TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Bisobis A 5mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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