Bisopil H 2.5 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bisopil h 2.5 tablet used for?
Bisopil H 2.5 Tablet is a combination of Bisoprolol (a beta-blocker) and Hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) used to treat hypertension. Bisoprolol reduces heart rate and cardiac output, while Hydrochlorothiazide decreases fluid volume, together lowering blood pressure effectively.
- Generic Name: Bisoprolol + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Manufacturer: Psychotropics India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bisopil h 2.5 tablet Uses & Benefits
Off-label uses: Heart failure (Bisoprolol alone), edema (Hydrochlorothiazide alone)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bisoprolol + Hydrochlorothiazide |
| Brand Name | Bisobis H |
| Manufacturer | Psychotropics India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta-blocker + Thiazide diuretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Bisoprolol: selective beta1-blocker reducing heart rate and contractility; Hydrochlorothiazide: inhibits Na+/Cl- reabsorption in distal tubule, reducing plasma volume
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bisopil h 2.5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bisopil h 2.5 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Increased blood glucose
- Orthostatic hypotension
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Severe hypotension
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Acute renal failure
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Pancreatitis
- Photosensitivity
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium toxicity risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased risk of bradycardia |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Other antihypertensives
- Digitalis glycosides
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antidiabetic agents
- Calcium channel blockers
- Clonidine
- Reserpine
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Barbiturates
- Opioids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may increase absorption of Hydrochlorothiazide; avoid high-sodium foods
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate orthostatic hypotension
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, severe asthma, anuria, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, serum electrolytes (K+, Na+), renal function, blood glucose, uric acid
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; both drugs excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment; for bradycardia: atropine; for hypotension: IV fluids, vasopressors
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose