Bisoprolol + Amlodipine Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Medicine Name
Bisoprolol + Amlodipine Tablet
Active Ingredients
Bisoprolol + Amlodipine
Drug Class
Beta-1 Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and, when prescribed, angina
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate and decrease the workload on the heart
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, ankle swelling, flushing and headache may occur
Common Strengths
Combination strengths vary by product; commonly available strengths include bisoprolol 5 mg with amlodipine 5 mg
Dosage
Dose is individualized according to blood pressure, heart rate and response to treatment
How to Take
Usually taken once daily, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day
How It Works
Bisoprolol slows the heart rate and reduces cardiac workload, while amlodipine relaxes blood vessels
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate, ankle swelling and symptoms of dizziness or excessive fatigue may require monitoring
Important
Do not suddenly stop bisoprolol or change the dose without medical advice
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Bisoprolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Bisoprolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
📉 Low Blood Pressure Warning:
The combination can lower blood pressure significantly in some people. Seek medical advice if you experience persistent dizziness, fainting or severe weakness.
The combination can lower blood pressure significantly in some people. Seek medical advice if you experience persistent dizziness, fainting or severe weakness.
🦶 Ankle Swelling Warning:
Amlodipine can cause swelling of the ankles or feet. Tell your healthcare professional if swelling is persistent, severe or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
Amlodipine can cause swelling of the ankles or feet. Tell your healthcare professional if swelling is persistent, severe or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
⚠️ Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Bisoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Bisoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.