BESICOR T 5 TAB

Overview

BESICOR T 5 TAB is composed of: TELMISARTAN (40 MG), BISOPROLOL (5 MG)

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. Telmisartan is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death from heart problems in people who are at least 55 years old with risk factors for serious heart disorders.

Bisoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It acts by decreasing blood pressure and heart rate by blocking the beta receptors in the body.

Usage

TELMISARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Attack

BISOPROLOL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure
BISOPROLOL can address symptoms like: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BESICOR T 5 TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Patients may develop with severe allergic reactions; if it so consult with your doctor. It may cause diarrhea, dehydration, excessive sweating or vomiting which leads to low blood pressure.
Before taking bisoprolol tell your doctor if you are allergic to it.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions such as Heart Rhythm problems and severe heart failure.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BISOPROLOL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Anxiety, Confusion, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fainting

Common Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Dizziness, Lightheadedness
BISOPROLOL : Dyspepsia, Abdominal Pain, Gastritis, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Fainting, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat
BISOPROLOL : Diarrhoea, Vomit, Legs Joint Pain, Difficulty Sleeping

Rare Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing
BISOPROLOL : Hearing Disorders, Hallucination, Skin Irritation, Excessively Salty Sweat Or Skin

Food Interactions

Using Bisoprolo together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of bisoprolol.

Disease Interactions

BISOPROLOL can interfere with: Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Hyperthyroidism, Psoriasis, Acute Liver Failure, Hypotension, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

TELMISARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
BISOPROLOL is categorized as: CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BESICOR T 5 TAB

INR 119 for 10TABLETS

TELMISARTAN 40 MG, BISOPROLOL 5 MG