Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide

When should one not use Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide

• If you are allergic to bisoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide or any other ingredients of Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide.
• If you have anuria (non-passage of urine).
• If you are suffering from heart problems like heart failure, shock, sinus bradycardia, etc.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Cough
• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Lack of sleep
• Chest pain

Other General Warnings

• You have any pre-existing health conditions such as heart diseases, liver or kidney problems, thyroid disorder, asthma or respiratory problem, diabetes, etc.
• You are going to have major surgery or any lab test, as this medicine may alter the results.
• You have glaucoma.
• You are a smoker.
• Your blood volume and electrolyte levels may be altered while on treatment with this medicine causing symptoms like nausea, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, fast heart rates. If you experience any of these symptoms contact your doctor immediately.
• Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
• Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.

How Does It Work?

• Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide works by the combined action of its main components – Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide.
• Bisoprolol works by blocking certain chemicals in the body that affect the heart and blood vessels, thus reducing the heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
• Hydrochlorothiazide works by helping the body get rid of extra fluid or water through urine thus eventually lowering your blood pressure.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bisoprolol+Hydrochlorothiazide works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as painkillers, heart-related medicines, other anti-hypertensive medicines, blood thinners, anti-diabetic medicines like insulin, antacids, etc.

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