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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris. It contains Bisoprolol, which affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, it slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, 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. It may cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

BISOPROLOL-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Blocpro 2.5 Tablet

Blocpro 2.5 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.

Blocpro 2.5 Tablet contains Bisoprolol, which affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Blocpro 2.5 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.

Blocpro 2.5 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. Blocpro 2.5 Tablet can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Blocpro 2.5 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 Blocpro 2.5 Tablet . Blocpro 2.5 Tablet may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness, so do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is not recommended in children. Before taking Blocpro 2.5 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 Blocpro 2.5 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension and angina pectoris.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is an antihypertensive medication used to treat hypertension/high blood pressure and angina pectoris. Blocpro 2.5 Tablet alters how the body responds to certain nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet reduces the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to circulate blood throughout the body. Thereby, Blocpro 2.5 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.

How Blocpro 2.5 Tablet Works

Blocpro 2.5 Tablet contains Bisoprolol, which affects the body's response to some nerve impulses, particularly in the heart. As a result, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Blocpro 2.5 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet as it may cause overdose resulting in slow heart rate and difficulty breathing. Also, it may cause trembling and dizziness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet . If you are allergic to Bisoprolol or any other ingredients in this medicine, do not take it. Blocpro 2.5 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). Blocpro 2.5 Tablet may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness. Do not operate vehicles or machines if you have any of these symptoms. Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is not recommended for children. Before taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical history and all medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential side effects and interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisoprololSaquinavir
Severe
BisoprololLofexidine
Severe

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BisoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Saquinavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Saquinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or slow or irregular heart rate. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololLofexidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Lofexidine may have effects in lowering blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Lofexidine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's and Tizanidine may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Tizanidine if prescribed by the doctor. If you experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or palpitations. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with atazanavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat during treatment with these medicines, whether together or alone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Theophylline may cause Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's to be less effective and increase the effects of Theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Theophylline if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, shaking hands and legs, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Verapamil can lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
BisoprololFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Fingolimod may cause excessive slowing of the heart rate that can lead to serious cardiac complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Fingolimod if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, chest pain, or heart palpitations during treatment. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with Disopyramide may increase the effects of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololPotassium gluconate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Potassium gluconate may increase the hyperkalemic (high potassium levels in the blood) activities of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Potassium gluconate can be taken with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop symptoms of hyperkalemia (high potassium) such as muscle weakness, numbness, shortness of breath, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BisoprololGlimepiride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's:
Concomitant use of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's with glimepiride may increase the risk, severity, and/or duration of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It may also mask some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia such as palpitation, tremor, and rapid heartbeat, making it more difficult to recognize an oncoming episode.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken with glimepiride if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop symptoms of low blood sugar like shakiness, dizziness, sweating, nausea, hunger, weakness, or lightheadedness.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 fhigh-fiber in the diet is best.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

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

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Caution should be exercised, and please consult a doctor before using Blocpro 2.5 Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Driving

Caution

Blocpro 2.5 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. Blocpro 2.5 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. Blocpro 2.5 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

Caution

Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is not recommended for use in children or adolescents.

FAQs

Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris. It works by slowing down the heart rate and making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Thereby, Blocpro 2.5 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, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet can be taken in the morning or at any other time. Take your first dose before bedtime as it can make you feel dizzy. If you don't feel dizzy after taking the first dose, take Blocpro 2.5 Tablet in the morning. It is better to take it at a fixed time.
Usually, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is prescribed for a long-term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart-related conditions. However, taking it on your own for a year without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor prescribes it.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause blood pressure rise and this may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Blocpro 2.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
No, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is not safe to be taken in pregnancy. It can have many harmful effects on the newborn and can even cause complications in pregnancy. The use of Blocpro 2.5 Tablet may decrease the blood supply to the fetus, slow down its growth, cause intrauterine death, abortion, or early labour. Therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor if you are planning a baby or if you become pregnant during the course of treatment with this medication.
No, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is not a diuretic. It contains bisoprolol which belongs to the class of medicines called beta blockers.
Blocpro 2.5 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.
If you miss a dose of Blocpro 2.5 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.
You may not feel any difference after taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet . This does not mean the medicine is not working. To ensure the full benefits, keep taking Blocpro 2.5 Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor.
Blocpro 2.5 Tablet starts working after about 2 hours of taking the medicine. It might take 2-6 weeks for full effect.
Taking more than the prescribed dose of Blocpro 2.5 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.
Blocpro 2.5 Tablet can cause side effects like tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, 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, Blocpro 2.5 Tablet is effective if taken in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Blocpro 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. 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.
Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Blocpro 2.5 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).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 Ab, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
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