Beta-blocker (heart and blood pressure medicine)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Bisoprolol is a heart medication that works by slowing down your heart rate and relaxing your blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate, cardiac contractility, and blood pressure while decreasing myocardial oxygen demand. This selective beta-1 antagonism also suppresses renin release from the kidneys, further contributing to blood pressure reduction and improved cardiac function.
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Take one tablet once a day, preferably in the morning, with or without food. Swallow with water — do not crush or chew. Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose (like 2.5 mg or 5 mg) and may increase it gradually. Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can cause serious heart problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Never take two tablets at once to make up for it.
Do not stop taking bisoprolol suddenly — your doctor should reduce your dose gradually to avoid dangerous heart problems. Always buy from a licensed pharmacy (brands like Concor or Corbis are well known in Nigeria) and avoid roadside sellers. Do not share your prescription with someone else even if they have similar symptoms, as the wrong dose can be very dangerous.
Avoid drinking alcohol as it can make dizziness and low blood pressure worse. Do not combine with other blood pressure drugs like amlodipine or verapamil without your doctor's knowledge, as your blood pressure could drop dangerously low. Be careful with painkillers like ibuprofen (e.g. Brufen) as they can reduce how well bisoprolol works.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Bisoprolol with your other drugs?
Bisoprolol is not safe during pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby, and it is not recommended while breastfeeding — talk to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep it in its original pack and far away from children.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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