Cardovia
Cardovia contains bisoprolol, which slows the heart rate and helps the heart pump blood more effectively, treating heart failure, high blood pressure, and chest pain.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Bisoprolol fumarate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Treatment begins with a low dose, gradually increasing according to your doctor's instructions, for example, 1.25 mg once daily for one week, then 2.5 mg, and so on, up to a maintenance dose.
Method
Take the tablet with water in the morning, with or without food; do not crush or chew the tablet to avoid exposing yourself to the bitter-tasting active substance.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg, but in specific cases (like heart failure or severe kidney/liver problems) it is no more than 10 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Slow heart rate (common in chronic heart failure patients)
- •Worsening of heart failure (common in chronic heart failure patients)
- •Feeling of weakness (in patients with chronic heart failure)
- •Tiredness, dizziness, headache
- •Coldness or numbness in hands or feet
- •Low blood pressure
- •Digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
RARE
- •Slow or irregular heartbeat
- •Feeling of weakness (in patients with chest pain or high blood pressure)
- •Sleep disorders
- •Depression
- •Dizziness when standing up (orthostatic hypotension)
- •Breathing difficulties (in patients with asthma or chronic lung disease)
- •Muscle weakness, muscle cramps
- •Hearing problems
- •Allergic rhinitis
- •Reduced tear secretion
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis) which can cause yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
- •Abnormal blood test results for liver function or fat levels
- •Allergy-like reactions such as itching, redness, rash
- •Impaired erection
- •Nightmares, hallucinations
- •Fainting
- •Eye irritation and redness (conjunctivitis)
- •Hair loss (alopecia)
- •Appearance or worsening of scaly skin rash (psoriasis); psoriasis-like rash
Important Warnings
- Do not take Cardovia if you are allergic to bisoprolol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Cardovia if you have severe asthma or severe chronic lung disease. Talk to your doctor if you develop new breathing difficulties, cough, or wheezing during exercise.
- Do not take Cardovia if you have a very slow or irregular heartbeat, or very low blood pressure.
- Do not take Cardovia if your heart failure is suddenly worse or requires intravenous treatment.
- Do not take Cardovia if you have severe circulation problems in your arms or legs, which can cause numbness, tingling, or color changes (e.g., Raynaud's syndrome).
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- Do not take Cardovia if you have an untreated tumor of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
- Do not take Cardovia if you have too much acid in your body (metabolic acidosis).
- If you feel dizzy, weak, or have breathing difficulties, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
- Do not take Cardovia with certain other heart medications (Class I antiarrhythmics; calcium antagonists like verapamil, diltiazem) or certain high blood pressure medications (like clonidine, methyldopa) unless specifically told by your doctor. Never stop these medications without consulting your doctor first.
- Cardovia can harm your baby during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Cardovia.
- Cardovia may affect your ability to drive or operate machines, especially at the start of treatment, when the dose is increased or changed, or with alcohol. Be careful.
- Never stop taking Cardovia without talking to your doctor, as your condition could get much worse.