Besicor 5 Tablet

Besicor 5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains bisoprolol 5 mg in each tablet. Bisoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers, which are used to help treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. Besicor 5 Tablet may also be used to help manage chest pain and support the heart in some patients with chronic heart failure when prescribed by a clinician. This strip/box of 10 tablets from Ajanta Pharma, India is intended for oral use only.

How it works: Bisoprolol in Besicor 5 Tablet blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, which helps the heart beat more slowly and with less force. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body to reduce strain on the heart and lower blood pressure.

Besicor 5 Tablet provides bisoprolol 5 mg per tablet, which is a standard adult tablet strength rather than a low starter dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product is generally chosen when a doctor wants a full 5 mg tablet that can fit into a patient’s prescribed maintenance plan. It is not meant for self-adjusting doses, and a prescriber may choose this strength based on blood pressure, heart rate, and overall heart condition.

• High blood pressure
• Angina, or chest pain related to the heart
• Chronic heart failure, in selected patients
• Heart-rate control when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Besicor 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with a meal may help.
• Do not stop taking Besicor 5 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because your heart symptoms or blood pressure can worsen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Besicor 5 Tablet contains bisoprolol 5 mg. The usual total daily dose may be taken once daily for many patients, but the exact schedule depends on the condition being treated and the doctor’s instructions. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber; do not take more than recommended, especially with this 5 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Bisoprolol may include:

• Tiredness or low energy
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Slow heart rate
• Cold hands or feet
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Besicor 5 Tablet can lower heart rate and blood pressure too much, so it should be used carefully in people with existing heart disease or very low pulse.
• Do not stop this medicine abruptly, especially if you have angina or heart failure, because symptoms can flare up.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how Besicor 5 Tablet affects you, since dizziness and fatigue can occur.
• Alcohol may worsen lightheadedness or blood-pressure lowering effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid disease, circulation problems, or kidney or liver issues before starting this tablet.
• This 5 mg strength may be too strong for some people who need a lower starting dose, so dosing must be individualized by a clinician.
• Let your prescriber know about other blood pressure medicines, heart medicines, or medicines that slow the pulse before taking Besicor 5 Tablet.

• Other beta blockers
• Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil or diltiazem
• Digoxin or other medicines that slow heart rate
• Clonidine, especially if it is being stopped
• Insulin or diabetes medicines, because bisoprolol can mask low blood sugar symptoms

Store Besicor 5 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and children.