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Bipinor®
Nebivolol
Description
Bipinor® is a preparation of Nebivolol, which is a novel beta blocker. Nebivolol is a racemate of two
enantiomers, d-nebivolol and l-nebivolol.
Nebivolol has unique pharmacologic properties, including very high selectivity for beta1 – receptor
and nitric oxide-mediated vasodilatory effect. Bipinor® reduces heart rate & blood pressure at rest
& during exercise significantly.
Indications
Bipinor® is indicated in
Treatment of essential hypertension
Treatment of stable mild and moderate chronic heart failure
Dosage and administration
Hypertension
Adults: 5mg daily, preferably at the same time of the day.
Elderly (In patients over 65 years): The recommended starting dose is 2.5mg daily. The dose may
be increased to 5mg daily if needed.
Patient with renal insufficiency: The recommended starting dose is 2.5mg daily. The daily dose may
be increased to 5mg if needed.
Note: An additional antihypertensive effect is observed when Bipinor® 5mg is combined with
hydrochlorothiazide 12.5-25mg.
Chronic Heart Failure
The initial uptitration in case of chronic heart failure patients should be done according to the
following steps at 1-2 weekly intervals based on patient’s tolerability.
1.25mg daily, to be increased to 2.5mg once daily, then to 5mg once daily and then to 10mg once
daily. The maximum recommended dose is 10mg daily.
Use in children
In children safety and efficacy of Nebivolol has not been demonstrated.
Use in pregnancy and lactation
Nebivolol is contra-indicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions
Patients with coronary artery disease treated with Nebivolol should be advised against abrupt
discontinuation of therapy.
Caution should be exercised in patients with circulatory disorders, first degree heart block,
anesthesia, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders and allergen
sensitivity.
Side effects
Clinical trial of Nebivolol demonstrates that discontinuation of therapy due to side effects is similar
to placebo. The most common side effects are headache, nausea and bradycardia.
Contraindications
Nebivolol is contraindicated in patients with severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first
degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated cardiac failure, sick sinus syndrome, or severe hepatic
impairment, and in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Drug Interactions
Nebivolol interacts with Verapamil / Diltiazem type calcium antagonists, Class I antiarrythmic drugs
and Amiodarone.
Overdosage
The symptoms of overdose are bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm and acute cardiac
insufficiency. Symptomatic and supportive therapy should be given in overdose.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Presentation
Bipinor® 2.5 mg Tablets: Each tablet contains Nebivolol 2.5 mg as hydrochloride INN.
Bipinor® 5 mg Tablets: Each tablet contains Nebivolol 5 mg as hydrochloride INN.
Package quantities
Bipinor® 2.5 mg Tablets: Cartons of 30 tablets in Alu-PVC blister.
Bipinor® 5 mg Tablets: Cartons of 30 tablets in Alu-PVC blister.
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ACI Limited
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Bipinor 2.5mg 5pcs
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