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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat mild to moderate heart failure in patients aged 70 years and older in addition to other therapies. It contains Nebivolol, which relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It helps in preventing increased heart rate and controls heart pumping strength. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, diarrhoea, unusual itching or tingling sensation, constipation, swollen feet, and hands.
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Composition :

NEBIVOLOL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

RB Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called 'beta-blockers' used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is also used to treat mild to moderate heart failure in patients aged 70 years and older in addition to other therapies. High blood pressure is a health condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is high. The blood exerts elevated pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to hypertension. Heart failure occurs when the heart isn't able to pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. 
 
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's contains 'Nebivolol' that relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's helps in preventing increased heart rate and controls heart pumping strength.
 
You are advised to take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, diarrhoea, unusual itching or tingling sensation, constipation, swollen feet, and hands. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
 
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's. You are advised to consume a low salt and low-fat diet while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's as it might lower the blood pressure than normal. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions for Use

Swallow Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with a glass of water as a whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it. You can take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with or without food. Take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's at the same time daily for best results. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.

Medicinal Benefits

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called 'beta-blockers' used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's also treats mild and moderate heart failure in patients aged 70 years and older in addition to other therapies. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's helps in preventing increased heart rate and controls heart pumping strength. Continued usage of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization, and symptoms like shortness of breath and weakness. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

How Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's Works

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's contains 'Nebivolol' that relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's helps in preventing increased heart rate and controls heart pumping strength.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Low blood pressure
  • Diarrhea
  • Unusual itching or tingling sensation
  • Constipation
  • Swollen feet and hands

What if I have taken an overdose of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, dizziness, slow heart rate, trouble breathing, or feeling like you might pass out. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not skip any doses or stop taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Avoid intake of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems, low blood pressure, serious circulation problems in the arms and legs, very slow heartbeat, serious heart rhythm problems, recent heart failure, asthma, liver function disorder, or metabolic disorder. Consult your doctor if you have or develop any of these conditions while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's like an abnormally slow heartbeat, Prinzmetal's variant angina - PVA (chest pain due to frequent occurring heart cramps), first-degree heart block (heart condition disorder that affects heart rhythm), poor circulation in arms and legs, prolonged breathing problems, diabetes, overactive thyroid, or allergy.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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NebivololTizanidine
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NebivololTheophylline
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NebivololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Tizanidine and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizanidine and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
NebivololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with Theophylline may reduce the effect of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with Theophylline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NebivololAtenolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Atenolol and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atenolol and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NebivololDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Taking Dolasetron and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dolasetron and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NebivololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Combined use of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with Theophylline may increase the effect of Theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Theophylline and Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
NebivololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Using saquinavir together with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking saquinavir together with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, slow pulse, irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
NebivololRitodrine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Combine use of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's and Ritodrine may decrease the effect of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's and Ritodrine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
NebivololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Using verapamil together with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can lower the blood pressure and slow your heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking verapamil together with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fatigue, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
NebivololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration ceritinib with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ceritinib with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NebivololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of atazanavir with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking atazanavir with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's. 

  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.

  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.

  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage would also help treat high blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might cause increased dizziness and also might lower blood pressure than normal.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe you Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Caution

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and weakness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's should not be used by children, as efficacy and safety have not been established.

FAQs

Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat mild to moderate heart failure in patients aged 70 years and older in addition to other therapies.
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
If you have diabetes, you should monitor your blood glucose levels often as Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's might mask hypoglycemia symptoms (low glucose levels). However, please consult your doctor before taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's if you have diabetes.
If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), you should monitor your condition regularly as Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's might mask hyperthyroidism symptoms such as abnormally fast heart rate. However, please consult your doctor before taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's if you have hyperthyroidism.
Please do not stop taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's 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 Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's may cause swelling of hands or feet. This could be due to oedema (fluid retention). Talk to your doctor if you think you have gained weight or have trouble breathing while taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.
Do not overdose on Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's or any medicine, which could lead to very unpleasant side effects. Take Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's only as prescribed by your doctor. An overdose of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can cause a very slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, breathlessness, and acute heart failure. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's.
Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation. Cut down on salt and saturated foods.
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can be taken independently of meals. Take it at the same time daily or as advised by the doctor.
Yes, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is a beta-blocker, a medicine that helps treat high blood pressure.
It takes 2 weeks to notice the full benefit of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's in blood pressure readings.
Taking Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's with ibuprofen may lower the effect of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's in reducing blood pressure. Consult the doctor before taking ibuprofen with Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's. The doctor may adjust the dose to safely use both medicines.
Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's can be used safely in old-age patients if prescribed by the doctor.
No, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's does not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight with healthy food and regular exercise. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain as it could be due to other conditions.
Yes, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's is lipophilic in nature and can cross the blood-brain barrier.
Using beta-blockers like Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's during the third trimester may increase the risk of neonatal hypotension, slow heart rate, low blood sugar, and respiratory depression. Therefore, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Yes, Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's may cause fatigue (tiredness). Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
Side effects of Bivotor-5 Tablet 10's include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, diarrhoea, unusual itching or tingling sensation, constipation, and swollen feet, and hands. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 13, Guruvappa Street, Old Washermenpet, Chennai - 600021, Tamil Nadu, India
Other Info - BIV0054

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