Zebeta

Zebeta

Common side effects of Zebeta include:

• diarrhea
• fatigue
• dizziness
• muscle aches
• vomiting
• runny nose

This is not a complete list of Zebeta side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It is not known if Zebeta crosses into human milk. Because many medications can cross into human milk and because of the possibility for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants with use of this medication, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or stop the use of this medication. Your doctor and you will decide if the benefits outweigh the risk of using Zebeta.

Take Zebeta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. In some patients, 2.5 mg may be an appropriate starting dose. If the effect of 5 mg is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 10 mg and then, if necessary, to 20 mg once daily.

If you take too much this medication, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

If this medication is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using bisoprolol.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

• If you have an allergy to bisoprolol or any other part of Zebeta (bisoprolol).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have heart failure (weak heart).
• If you have any of these health problems: Heart block, shock caused by heart problems, or slow heartbeat.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Zebeta with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Zebeta is indicated in the management of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.

Zebeta (bisoprolol) is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Zebeta is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Zebeta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

• insulin or oral diabetes medicine;

• rifampin; or

• heart or blood pressure medicine--clonidine, digitalis, digoxin, diltiazem, reserpine, or verapamil.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with bisoprolol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Applies to bisoprolol: oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, bisoprolol (the active ingredient contained in Zebeta) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking bisoprolol:

• Body aches or pain
• chest pain
• chills
• cough
• difficult or labored breathing
• ear congestion
• fever
• headache
• loss of voice
• nasal congestion
• pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
• shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• sneezing
• sore throat
• stuffy or runny nose
• tightness in chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• wheezing

• Chest discomfort
• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• slow or irregular heartbeat

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking bisoprolol:

• Anxiety
• blurred vision
• cold sweats
• coma
• confusion
• cool, pale skin
• decreased urine output
• depression
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• extreme fatigue
• fast heartbeat
• increased hunger
• irregular breathing
• nausea
• nervousness
• nightmares
• noisy breathing
• seizures
• shakiness
• slurred speech
• sweating
• swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• weight gain

Some side effects of bisoprolol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
• diarrhea
• difficulty in moving
• lack or loss of strength
• muscle pain or stiffness
• pain in joints
• sleeplessness
• trouble sleeping
• unable to sleep
• vomiting