Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet

Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of bisoprolol in each tablet. Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions by helping the heart beat more calmly and efficiently. Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or with other medicines for ongoing heart and blood pressure control. It is a standard oral tablet made by Lupin, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Bisoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, which slows the heart rate and lowers the force of each heartbeat. As a tablet, Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and releases the medicine after swallowing so it can work gradually over time.

Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet is a low-strength bisoprolol tablet, which can be helpful when a doctor wants to start cautiously or fine-tune therapy. Compared with higher-strength bisoprolol tablets, this 2.5 mg strength allows smaller dose adjustments and may be better tolerated in people who are sensitive to blood pressure or heart-rate lowering effects.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Certain types of angina or chest pain
• Ongoing heart-rate control when prescribed by a doctor
• Heart failure treatment as part of a medicine plan

• Swallow Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or heart problems.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives you, especially if your dose is being adjusted slowly.

Each Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of bisoprolol per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and your doctor decides the exact dose and whether it should be increased or changed over time. The maximum daily dose depends on the reason for use and your medical history, so do not use more than prescribed.

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 or lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate
• Headache
• Nausea
• Cold hands or feet
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet can lower heart rate and blood pressure, so extra caution is needed if you already have a slow pulse or low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems, because bisoprolol can worsen wheezing in some people.
• Do not stop Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to do so.
• Use caution when driving or standing up quickly, especially when first starting the tablet or after a dose change.
• Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, since bisoprolol can mask some warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Tell your clinician about all heart medicines you take, especially calcium channel blockers, digoxin, or antiarrhythmics.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or faintness when taken with this tablet.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can lower blood pressure too much
• Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil or diltiazem, which can slow the heart further
• Digoxin, which can increase the chance of a very slow heart rate
• Antiarrhythmic medicines, which may affect heart rhythm and heart rate
• Insulin or diabetes medicines, because bisoprolol may mask hypoglycemia symptoms

Store Bisonext 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.