Zebeta
This medicine is formulated to help manage hypertension and intended to support the reduction of cardiovascular workload.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Bisoprolol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
Zebeta details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Chronic Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- Cardicor
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenoceptor Antagonist
- Contraindications
- bradycardia; second or third degree AV block; cardiogenic shock; severe asthma
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness; headache; cold extremities
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store in the original container.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium channel blockers; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: consult physician. Breastfeeding: not advisable.
Precautions and warnings
may mask symptoms of hypoglycaemia; do not stop treatment abruptly; caution in obstructive airway disease
Serious side effects
bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; heart block, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is formulated to help manage hypertension and intended to support the reduction of cardiovascular workload.
Mechanism of action
Bisoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It blocks the binding of catecholamines to these receptors, resulting in reduced heart rate and blood pressure.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Zebeta
Zebeta is a trusted brand of bisoprolol, a beta-blocker widely indicated for the management of hypertension and chronic heart failure. Marketed also as Cardicor, this medication is provided in tablet form with strengths of 5mg or 10mg. Produced by Merck, the treatment serves as a reliable option for patients maintaining their cardiovascular therapy.
Buying Zebeta online
Zebeta is registered across 13 markets including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability extending to the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Many patients find that generic bisoprolol, often manufactured in India, offers a more affordable alternative to the original brand. For expats and those living away from a well stocked local pharmacy, having the option to order Zebeta online ensures consistent access to long-term heart medications across the region.