| Active substance |
Bisoprolol |
| Also known as |
Bisoprolol |
| Blood pressure |
Reduces blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
(RS)-1-{4-[(2-isopropoxyethoxy)methyl]phenoxy}-3-(isopropylamino)propan-2-ol fumarate |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 2.5 to 10 mg once daily for hypertension or heart failure |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable or recommended for sports enhancement |
| Effects |
Lowers heart rate, reduces blood pressure, decreases cardiac oxygen demand |
| Formula |
C18H31NO4В·C4H4O4 |
| Half-life |
10-12 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low risk |
| Lab Test |
Monitoring of heart function and blood pressure |
| Main action |
Beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist |
| Side effects |
Fatigue, dizziness, bradycardia, gastrointestinal disturbances, cold extremities, depressive mood |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
10mg |
| Substance class |
Beta blocker |
| Trade name |
Zebeta, Concor |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports, misuse may relate to attempts to reduce tremors in sports requiring steady hands |
| Water Retention |
Low risk of water retention |
| Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Packing |
10 tabs/blister |
