From the Guidelines
Bisoprolol is available under the brand name Zebeta, which is a beta-blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of heart failure.
Key Points
- Bisoprolol works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body, such as epinephrine, that affect the heart and blood vessels, thereby reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart 1.
- The typical starting dose is 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to 10 mg daily if needed, based on blood pressure response 1.
- Patients should take this medication at the same time each day and should not stop taking it suddenly without consulting their healthcare provider, as this could worsen their condition 1.
- Common side effects may include fatigue, dizziness, headache, and cold extremities 1.
Clinical Use
Bisoprolol is recommended for the long-term management of patients with hypertension-related left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and it has been shown to reduce mortality and hospitalizations in patients with heart failure 1.
Important Considerations
It is essential to use beta blockers without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, and in patients with heart failure or systolic cardiomyopathy, one of the three proven beta blockers should be used: carvedilol, sustained-release metoprolol succinate, or bisoprolol 1.
From the FDA Drug Label
The FDA drug label does not answer the question.
From the Research
Brand Name for Bisoprolol
The brand name for bisoprolol, a beta blocker, is not explicitly mentioned in the provided studies 2, 3, 4.
Available Information
- The studies discuss the efficacy of bisoprolol in treating heart failure and its comparison with other beta blockers like carvedilol and metoprolol succinate 2, 3, 4.
- They provide information on the benefits of bisoprolol in reducing mortality and improving survival in patients with heart failure 2, 3, 4.
- However, they do not mention the brand name for bisoprolol.