Betacor 5 mg or 10 mg film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 October 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of mild to moderate essential hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosage (summary)
5 mg once daily, may increase to 10 mg or 20 mg based on individual response.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium antagonists
- Centrally acting antihypertensives
- Insulin and oral antidiabetics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bisoprolol
- Acute heart failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- AV block
- Severe bronchial asthma
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Hypotension
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning with liquid
- Do not stop abruptly
- Monitor for dizziness or fatigue
Serious warnings
- Abrupt withdrawal may cause acute deterioration
- Caution in patients with diabetes or asthma
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