Bisoprolol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure, angina, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 15 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Bisoprolol works
Bisoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, slowing the heart rate and reducing its workload.
What is Bisoprolol used for?
- High blood pressure
- Angina
- Heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation
Bisoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure, prevent chest pain from angina, manage stable heart failure, and control the heart rate in atrial fibrillation.
Side effects of Bisoprolol
Common side effects of Bisoprolol include:
- Tiredness
- Cold hands and feet
- Dizziness
- Slow heartbeat
- Stomach upset
Get medical help if your heartbeat becomes very slow, you faint, or you become wheezy or short of breath.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce it gradually.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes or circulation problems.
- It can mask the signs of low blood sugar.
- Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Bisoprolol
What is the price of Bisoprolol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Bisoprolol products currently in stock range from Rs 44 to Rs 879 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Blicor 2.5mg Tablet at Rs 44. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Bisoprolol are available in Pakistan?
Bisoprolol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Bispa (Aspin Pharma), Corbis-h (Efroze Chemical Industries (PVT.) Ltd), Monitor (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd), Barilol (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Concor (Merck Marker Ltd), Actim (Sami Pharma Ltd), Corbis (Efroze Chemical Industries (PVT.) Ltd) and Biscot (Scotman Pharmaceuticals), along with 8 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Bisoprolol?
Yes. Bisoprolol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Bisoprolol be used during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Bisoprolol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Bisoprolol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Bisoprolol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Bisoprolol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
