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Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Jan-25

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About Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the arteries (blood vessels). This increases the heart's workload, and if it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. 

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet contains Bisoprolol fumarate that affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet should be taken as directed by the physician. The dose and duration will be based on your medical condition and response to the treatment. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet . Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness, so do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not recommended in children. Before taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.

Uses of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension and angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medication used to treat hypertension/high blood pressure and angina pectoris. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet alters how the body responds to certain nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet reduces the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to circulate blood throughout the body. Thereby, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet aids in reducing high blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.

Side Effects of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet

  • Tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • A feeling of coldness or numbness in hands or feet
  • Low blood pressure

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet . If you are allergic to Bisoprolol fumarate or any other ingredients in this medicine, do not take it. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not recommended for people who have severe asthma or chronic lung disease, as well as those who have a slow or irregular heart rate, very low blood pressure, severe blood circulation problems, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood), untreated phaeochromocytoma, and a rare adrenal gland tumour (medulla). Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness. Do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not recommended for children. Before taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may interact with medicines for controlling the blood pressure or medicines for heart problems (amiodarone, amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil), anti-depression medications (imipramine, amitriptyline), medicines to treat mental illness (levomepromazine), anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital), certain pain killers (acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-malarial medication (mefloquine), certain medicines to treat clinical shock (adrenaline, dobutamine, noradrenaline), certain antibiotics (rifampicin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit the consumption of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including bradyarrhythmia/AV block, cardiogenic shock/hypotension, CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), diabetes, hemodialysis, hypersensitivity, ischemic heart disease, PVD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) and renal/liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMIODARONE
  • AMLODIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • LEVOMEPROMAZINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID
  • DICLOFENAC
  • NAPROXEN
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • ADRENALINE
  • DOBUTAMINE
  • NORADRENALINE
  • RIFAMPICIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit consumption of excess sodium and sugary drinks.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Make a habit of regular exercising for at least 1-2 hours a day, or at least one should walk for about half an hour for good health.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food in your daily diet.
  • Limiting salt intake and including high-fibre foods in the diet is best.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet

Take Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual weight gain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, fainting, shakiness, sweating, confusion, blurred vision, headache, numbness or tingling of the mouth, weakness, extreme tiredness, sudden hunger, pale colour, and swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
  • Do not skip doses or stop taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Quitting Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet on your own may raise the blood pressure and increase heart attack chances.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all body parts. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries become narrower, and blood pressure becomes high. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attacks, and kidney failure.

Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet as it may cause dizziness or light-headedness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. If Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet therapy is required in pregnancy, the uteroplacental blood flow and fetal growth should be closely monitored.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk; please consult a doctor before using Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Driving

Caution

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may make you feel tired, drowsy or dizzy. Do not operate vehicles and/or machines if you suffer from these side effects.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult the doctor. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult the doctor. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a kidney disease/conditions history. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children or adolescents.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

42/44, Babu Genu Road, Shop No. 06, 2nd Floor, Om Shanti Co-op Housing Society, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai-400002. (India)
Other Info - BIS0189

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FAQs

Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris.
Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet works by changing how the body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thus, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.
Yes, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet can be taken in the morning or any other time. Take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you feel dizzy. If you do not feel dizzy after taking the first dose, take Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet in the morning or at a fixed time every day.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause blood pressure to rise, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
If you have diabetes, it is recommended to regularly monitor your blood glucose levels because Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may mask the symptoms of low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
It is preferable to avoid taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet with salt-rich foods. Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may raise potassium levels in the blood. Therefore, when taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet , avoid foods high in potassium as well.
If you miss a dose of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
No, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not habit-forming.
If the blood pressure is uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Hence, medicines like Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet are prescribed to manage blood pressure levels.
No, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is not a diuretic. It contains bisoprolol which belongs to the class of medicines called beta blockers.
Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. The first dose can be taken at bedtime as the initial dose may cause dizziness.
You may not feel any difference after taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet . This does not mean the medicine is not working. To ensure the full benefits, keep taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor.
Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet starts working after about 2 hours of taking the medicine. It might take 2-6 weeks for full effect.
Avoid taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. If Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet therapy is required in pregnancy, the uteroplacental blood flow and fetal growth should be closely monitored.
Taking more than the prescribed dose of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose are slow heart rate, dizziness and trembling. Seek medical attention if you notice these symptoms or suspect you have overdosed.
Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation.
Yes, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is effective if taken in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. To prevent dizziness, avoid getting up suddenly. Also, do not drink alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet or if you have severe asthma, chronic lung disease, slow or irregular heart rate, very low blood pressure, severe blood circulation problems, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood), untreated phaeochromocytoma, or a rare adrenal gland tumour (medulla).
Yes, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is beneficial for your heart. It improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. Thus, it aids heart functioning and lowers the risk of heart problems.
No, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet does not act as a blood thinner. It is a beta-blocker that helps manage blood pressure.
No, there are no food restrictions while taking Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet . However, it would be helpful to follow a proper diet to improve heart health. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods.
Yes, Bisomax-2.5Mg Tablet is effective for controlling high blood pressure. It helps lower the raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.

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