Corbis 5mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 15 tablets in 1 strip
101.75

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure Chest pain (Angina) Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Bisoprolol (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Bisoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Corbis 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Corbis 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Corbis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Corbis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Corbis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Corbis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Corbis 5mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

Bisoprolol   5mg

Uses of Corbis Tablet
Corbis 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (Angina) and heart failure.

How to use Corbis Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Corbis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Corbis Tablet works
Corbis 5mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Cold extremities.

Expert advice for Corbis Tablet
Corbis helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Corbis suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Corbis a selective beta-blocker?
Yes, Corbis is a highly selective blocker of beta1 adrenergic receptors mainly found in the heart.

Q. Is Corbis cardioselective?
Corbis is a highly selective beta1-blocker. Beta1 receptors are mainly found in heart making Corbis a relatively cardioselective beta-blocker. It has very less affinity towards beta 2 receptors.

Q. Is Corbis addictive?
Corbis is not known to be an addictive drug.

Q. Is Corbis a blood thinner?
No, Corbis is not a blood thinner. It is a beta blocker which can lower the blood pressure, abnormally fast heartbeat and reduces strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Q. Is Corbis a statin?
No, Corbis is not a statin. Statins are a different group of medicines which are used to lower the lipid levels.

Q. Is Corbis safe?
Corbis is generally a safe medicine. However, it has its own side effects. It should only be used under a physician's guidance for the appropriate indication.

Q. Is Corbis a steroid?
No, Corbis is not a steroid. It is a beta-blocker.

Q. Is Corbis a nitrate?
No, Corbis is not a nitrate. It is a highly selective beta1-blocker and mainly acts on the heart whereas nitrates are substances which cause the dilatation of the blood vessels.

Q. Is Corbis lipophilic?
Corbis is equally lipophilic and hydrophilic. That means it is equally soluble in water as well as organic solvents.

Q. Can I take Corbis for anxiety?
No, Corbis is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. If you have such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Corbis with amlodipine?
Corbis, when used with amlodipine, may cause heart-related side effects. If taken together, it should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Corbis with tadalafil?
When taken together, tadalafil has the potential to increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Corbis. Kindly consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Corbis with ramipril?
No interactions have been reported between Corbis and ramipril. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together as this should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Corbis with amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline, when used along with Corbis, may lower the blood pressure. If you need to use both the drugs together, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Corbis with paracetamol?
Paracetamol is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with Corbis. However, interactions may exist as paracetamol belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and these can reduce the blood pressure lowering action of Corbis. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Corbis with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Corbis especially when taken in large doses for a prolonged period. Consult your doctor for taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Corbis with aspirin?
Aspirin especially when used in high doses with Corbis, may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of the latter drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain killers) may reduce the blood lowering action of Corbis. Please consult your doctor while taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Corbis cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?
Corbis use has not been commonly associated with insomnia (difficulty to sleep). If you have difficulty in sleeping while using the drug, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Corbis cause sweat?
Increased sweating has not been commonly seen as a side effect of Corbis therapy. However, it may not warrant discontinuation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have excessive sweating while taking the drug.

Q. Does Corbis cause muscle pain?
Corbis may cause muscle weakness and cramps (pain) in some patients. Consult your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness.

Q. Does Corbis cause weight gain?
Corbis is not seen to be associated with weight gain. However, it does not mean that weight gain may never occur. If you have any sudden changes in weight, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Corbis cause constipation?
Corbis may cause constipation in a few patients. If you experience constipation which is affecting your normal life while taking Corbis, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Corbis cause nausea?
Corbis has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.

Q. Does Corbis make you breathless?
Though not very common, Corbis may cause breathlessness especially if taken by patients with a history of bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.

Q. Does Corbis affect blood sugar?
Studies have shown that Corbis can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It can also hide the symptoms of low blood sugar levels. Please talk to your doctor in case you are asked to take Corbis and you have diabetes mellitus.

Q. Is Corbis a diuretic?
No, Corbis is not a diuretic, it's a beta blocker which selectively blocks the beta receptors found in the heart and certain cells in the kidney.

Q. Does Corbis cause tiredness?
Corbis therapy has been associated with tiredness and fatigue. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Corbis.

Q. Does Corbis cause fluid retention (swelling)?
Corbis is not known to cause fluid retention (swelling). If you suspect any such change while taking the medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Corbis cause depression?
Corbis may cause depression (feeling low) in some patients. If you have any symptoms of depression while taking Corbis, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Corbis cause dizziness?
Dizziness is a commonly reported side effect with Corbis especially when you are starting the therapy. Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness as it may affect your ability to drive or work with a machinery.

Q. Does Corbis cause headache?
Corbis may cause a headache, it is a very commonly reported side effect particularly during the initiation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have repeated episodes of headache while taking the drug.