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Bisoprolol is a common drug used in cardiological treatment because its properties not only lower blood pressure, but also reduce the frequency and strength of the heart rhythm. The drug is available on prescription and is a refunded drug. Bisoprolol is not an expensive drug because the price after reimbursement is around PLN 4.
Biosoprolol belongs to the group of beta blockers, its active substance is bisoprolol. Another name for beta blockers is beta-blockers, whose task is to block adrenaline released by the stimulated sympathetic nervous system. It comes in the form of film-coated tablets and is taken by mouth. Biosoprolol should be taken once a day, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach, the drug should be washed down with a little water.
Biosoprolol – what it contains
The drug is used in people who have problems with the accelerated action and rhythm of the heart. Biosoprolol causes a pharmacological arrest of norepinephrine or adrenaline release. Why is adrenaline blocking necessary in such cases? Because adrenaline causes an additional increase in heart rate. The active substance biosoprolol not only reduces the frequency of the contraction force of the heart muscle, but also reduces the ejection force, which in turn reduces blood pressure. Biosoprolol does not constrict the airways, which means that it is selective for beta 1 receptors and has no effect on beta 2 receptors, which are located in bronchial smooth muscles and are responsible for this activity.
Biosoprolol – contraindications
Of course, like any drug, biosoprolol cannot be taken by all patients. What are the most important contraindications for not using the drug?
- allergic reaction to any component of the drug
- cardiogenic shock
- sinoatrial block
- atrioventricular block in people who do not have a pacemaker
- acute heart failure
- arterial hypotension
- sick node – sinus syndrome
- metabolic acidosis
- bradycardia
- Raynaud’s syndrome
- adrenal gland tumor
- severe bronchial asthma
- peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Biosoprolol is a drug that cannot be administered to pregnant women, as its composition may pose a threat and complications to the development of the fetus. The drug should also not be taken by breastfeeding women. Biosoprolol may cause undesirable effects during treatment, so be especially careful with the dosage, do not take the drug on your own. People starting treatment, but suffering from, for example, chronic heart failure, diabetes, psoriasis, people on a strict diet, must be under the constant supervision of the attending physician. It is also important to inform the anaesthesiologist before the planned surgery that the patient is taking biosoprolol.
It is important to read the package leaflet and to know its ingredients before taking this medicine. The drug contains lactose, therefore people with lactose deficiency or intolerance should not use it. The information contained in this leaflet also concerns the ability to drive vehicles after taking the medicine. Unfortunately, biosoprolol can reduce concentration and the ability not only to drive a vehicle, but also to operate large machines and devices. Such side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment, but also when the doctor increases the dose of the drug. Biosoprolol cannot be combined with alcohol and other stimulants.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.