Besicor : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Besicor Benefits & Uses

Besicor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Besicor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Besicor Related Warnings

Is the use of Besicor safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Besicor on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Besicor safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Besicor may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Besicor should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Besicor on the Kidneys?

Besicor rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Besicor on the Liver?

Side effects of Besicor rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Besicor on the Heart?

Besicor is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Besicor with Other Drugs

Besicor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amlodipine

Theophylline

Amifostine

Clonidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Alprazolam

Gliclazide

Besicor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Besicor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Asthma
Liver Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Besicor

Is this Besicor habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Besicor has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Besicor . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Besicor only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Besicor is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Besicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Besicor

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Besicor to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Besicor

Taking Besicor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

See all substitutes for Besicor

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 229

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Bisoprolol An (bisoprolol fumarate)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Bisoprolol Sandoz® (bisoprolol fumarate)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)

Besicor

Select the variant of Besicor

Besicor Information

Besicor Benefits & Uses

Besicor Dosage & How to Take

Besicor Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Besicor with Other Drugs

Besicor Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Besicor

Besicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

See all substitutes for Besicor

Ayurvedic Alternatives from myUpchar Ayurveda

In stock alternatives of Besicor (based on Bisoprolol (2.5 mg))

You may also like

See Similar Category Medicines Here