Adco Bisocor 5mg & 10mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 September 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of mild to moderate hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 5 to 10 mg once daily; max 20 mg.
Special Populations
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium antagonists (verapamil)
- Centrally acting antihypertensives (clonidine)
- Insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bisoprolol
- Uncontrolled cardiac failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- Symptomatic hypotension
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Second and third degree heart block
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Bradycardia
- Nausea
- Cold extremities
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning with or without food.
- Do not stop abruptly; taper off if discontinuing.
- Monitor for signs of hypotension or bradycardia.
Serious warnings
- Abrupt withdrawal may cause acute deterioration in patients with ischaemic heart disease.
- Caution in patients with asthma or chronic respiratory diseases.
Important Disclaimer
The Adco Bisocor 5mg & 10mg Tablets professional information leaflet below is the property of Adcock Ingram and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>
Healthcare Professionals Only
This content is for registered healthcare professionals
Sign in or create a free account to read the full package insert.
Free for HPCSA-registered professionals. Powered by Medinsert.
