Biscare 5mg Tablets

Biscare 5mg Tablets is an antihypertensive medication used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). It contains bisoprolol as the active ingredient, which works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, thereby reducing high blood pressure. Take this medicine in doses and for durations as prescribed by your doctor.

It can be taken with or without food. Do not miss any doses or exceed the amount recommended by your doctor. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Biscare 5mg Tablets may lead to slow heartbeats, difficulty in breathing, shakiness, low blood pressure and sugar levels, heart problems. Seek urgent medical help if you experience any symptoms or feel you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

In case you’ve missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Biscare 5mg Tablets works by blocking certain chemicals in the body that affect the heart and blood vessels, thus reducing the blood pressure, heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

Directions for Use

• Biscare 5mg Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Biscare 5mg Tablets during pregnancy?

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, your doctor may prescribe you this medicine only if it is clearly necessary. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Biscare 5mg Tablets while breastfeeding?

Biscare 5mg Tablets is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Biscare 5mg Tablets ?

You may experience dizziness as a side effect while taking this medicine. Thus you need to be cautious while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Biscare 5mg Tablets ?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Biscare 5mg Tablets as it may worsen your condition.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have known medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid, blood circulation problems, respiratory problem like asthma etc.
• You are going to have a surgery.
• You are on a strict diet or fasting.
• You have blood circulation problems.
• You have a history of psoriasis (a type of scaly skin rash).
• You have phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland).
• Biscare 5mg Tablets is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to bisoprolol or any other ingredients of Biscare 5mg Tablets .
• If you have problems with your heart like heart failure, etc.
• If you are suffering from asthma or low blood pressure.
• If you have any blood circulation problems.
• If you have a rare tumor of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
• If your doctor has told you that you have metabolic acidosis (a condition when there is too much acid in your blood).

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Low blood pressure

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Biscare 5mg Tablets may interact with other medicines if taken at the same time.
• Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
• In particular if you are taking other anti-hypertensives, anti-diabetic medicines like insulin, anti-tuberculosis medicine, medicines for respiratory problems, painkillers, anti-coagulants like warfarin etc.
• Concomitant use of Biscare 5mg Tablets with anesthetics like lidocaine, may cause fast heartbeats and may also increase the risk of high blood pressure and thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of Biscare 5mg Tablets with medicines to treat brain-related disorders like fluvoxamine, imipramine may cause slow heartbeats.
• Concomitant use of along with tobacco may cause an increase in heart rate and may impair blood pressure control and thus you should avoid smoking tobacco.
• Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.

Interactions with food items

Biscare 5mg Tablets can either be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal

• Biscare 5mg Tablets should be stored at room temperature protected from moisture and heat.
• Keep them out of reach and sight of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What will happen if I miss a dose of Biscare 5mg Tablets ?

You should avoid missing a dose of this medicine may lead to high blood pressure and other heart-related complications. However, if you miss any dose, take it as soon as you remember. And, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Please do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Is Biscare 5mg Tablets habit-forming?

No, Biscare 5mg Tablets is not habit-forming.

What are the complications if my high blood pressure is not under control?

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is known to cause serious complications in several body parts. It can cause heart failure, kidney damage, bleeding in the brain and eyes.