Zebeta Medication - Uses & Side Effects

BISOPROLOL (Zebeta®) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Bisoprolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). Bisoprolol may also be used to improve symptoms in patients with heart disease. Generic bisoprolol tablets are available.

Zebeta, a type of medication known as a beta-blocker, is used to treat high blood pressure. Beta-blockers lower blood pressure by decreasing the force and rate of heart contractions, which reduces the heart's demand for oxygen. Zebeta can be used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications.

Zebeta Dosage

• Dosage is tailored to each individual's needs. The usual starting dose is 5 milligrams once a day. If this dose is ineffective, the dose may be increased to 10 or 20 milligrams once a day.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Zebeta

• Zebeta is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure.
• Zebeta may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
• It is also used after a heart attack to prevent another heart attack from occurring and may help to reduce your risk of dying from heart problems.
• This drug may also be used to prevent chest pain (chronic stable angina) and to treat certain types of heart failure.
  

Side Effects of Zebeta

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Zebeta. Side effects may include:

• Diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• runny nose
• swelling
• upper respiratory infection

Warnings and precautions before taking Zebeta:

• Do not suddenly stop taking Zebeta (see "Most important fact about Zebeta"). Use Zebeta cautiously if you have a history of congestive heart failure, and call your doctor immediately if you develop breathing problems or an extremely slow heartbeat while taking Zebeta.
• If you suffer from asthma or other bronchial conditions, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, or kidney or liver disease, Zebeta should be used with caution.
• Notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Zebeta if you have a medical emergency, and before you have surgery or dental treatment.
• Zebeta causes some people to become drowsy or less alert. You should not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity until you know how the drug affects you.
• This medication may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar or alter blood sugar levels. In addition, diabetics who experience a severe drop in blood sugar after taking insulin may suffer a spike in blood pressure if they are also taking Zebeta.

Drug Interaction :- If Zebeta is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor when combining Zebeta with the following:

• Other beta-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Inderal, Lopressor, and Tenormin
• Calcium-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Calan and Cardizem
• Clonidine (Catapres)
• Disopyramide (Norpace) and similar drugs used to treat irregular heartbeat
• Epinephrine (EpiPen)
• Guanethidine (Ismelin)
• Reserpine
• Rifampin (Rifadin)

Overdose

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Zebeta, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of Zebeta overdose may include:

• Congestive heart failure (marked by sudden weight gain, swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles, fatigue, and shortness of breath), difficult or labored breathing, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, slow heartbeat.