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Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet

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Synonym

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE+CILNIDIPINE

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels. 

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet contains Bisoprolol and Cilnidipine. Bisoprolol reduces heart rate and lowers blood pressure. Cilnidipine relaxes the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet helps treat hypertension.

In some cases, Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, sleepiness, nausea, tiredness, and slow heart rate. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. Tell the doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Uses of Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet contains Bisoprolol (beta blocker) and Cilnidipine (calcium channel blocker). Bisoprolol reduces heart rate and lowers blood pressure. Cilnidipine relaxes the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet helps treat hypertension. Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Slow heart rate

Drug Warnings

Do not take Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have severe asthma, chronic lung disease, slow or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, blood circulation problems, heart failure, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland), diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or thyroid disorder. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you take other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-diabetic (empagliflozin), diuretic (furosemide), calcium channel blocker (amlodipine), or anti-anxiety (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have diabetes, asthma, lung problems, heart failure or low blood pressure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EMPAGLIFLOZIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AMLODIPINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume a low-salt and low-fat diet. 
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Manage stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure may also cause brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid/limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bisoprolol in Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet may be harmful to the foetus. Hence, Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and tiredness in some people. Drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert after taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you have liver problems before taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you have kidney problems before taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The safety of Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet in children is unknown. Please consult the doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BI53172

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FAQs

Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. It reduces heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Please do not stop taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Bisect 10mg/5mg Tablet.
Many people do not realize they have high blood pressure, and it typically has no warning signs or symptoms. The only way to determine if your blood pressure is high is to take a measurement of it. However, once blood pressure reaches a certain level, symptoms begin to show, such as blurry or double vision, lightheadedness/fainting, fatigue, headache, heart palpitations, nosebleeds, shortness of breath, nausea and/or vomiting. These are not common for all people.

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