Brand name: Bisoprolol (Generic Health)
Bisoprolol (Generic Health) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) bisoprolol. On this page you will find out more about Bisoprolol (Generic Health), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: bisoprolol
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Bisoprolol (Generic Health) 2.5 mg film-coated tablet, 28
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Treatment of stable chronic moderate to severe heart failure in addition to ACE inhibitors, and diuretics, and optionally cardiac glycosides
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
White coloured, heart shaped, film coated tablets, scored on both sides
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
28: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light,Store in Original Container |
| Life time | 18 Months |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 April 2018
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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