Simultaneous administration of other medications may affect the efficacy and tolerability of bisoprolol.This interaction can also occur in cases where two drugs are taken in a short time. The physician should be informed about taking other medications, even if they are taken without the doctor's prescription (ie, drugs that are dispensed without a prescription).
Unrecommended combinations
Antiarrhythmic drugs of the first class (for example, quinidine, disopyramide, lidocaine, phenytoin, flecainide, propafenone) with simultaneous application with bisoprolol may reduce AV conduction and contractility of the myocardium.
The blockers of "slow" calcium channels (BCCC) such as verapamil and to a lesser extent diltiazem with simultaneous application with bisoprolol may lead to a decrease in myocardial contractility and disruption AV conductivity. In particular, intravenous administration of verapamil to patients taking beta-blockers can lead to severe arterial hypotension and AV blockade.
Hypotensive agents of central action (such as clonidine, methyldopa, moxonidine, rilmenidine) can lead to a decrease in heart rate and a decrease in cardiac output, as well as to vasodilation due to a decrease in the central sympathetic tone.Abrupt withdrawal, especially before the abolition of β-blockers, may increase the risk of developing "ricochet" arterial hypertension.
Combinations requiring special care
BCCC, dihydropyridine derivatives (for example, nifedipine, felodipine, amlodipine), with simultaneous use with bisoprolol may increase the risk of developing arterial hypotension. In patients with heart failure, the risk of subsequent deterioration of the contractile function of the heart can not be ruled out.
Antiarrhythmic drugs of the III class (for example, amiodarone) can increase the violation AV conductivity.
The action of β-blockers for topical application (eg, eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma) can enhance the systemic effects of bisoprolol (lowering blood pressure, decreasing heart rate).
Parasympatomimetics with simultaneous use with bisoprolol may increase the disruption AV conductivity and increase the risk of developing a bradycardia.
The hypoglycemic effect of insulin or hypoglycemic agents for oral ingestion may be enhanced. Symptoms of hypoglycemia, in particular tachycardia, can be masked or suppressed. Similar interactions are more likely when using non-selective β-blockers.
Means for general anesthesia may increase the risk of cardiodepressive action, leading to hypotension (see section "Special instructions").
Cardiac glycosides with simultaneous application with bisoprolol may lead to an increase in the time of the impulse and, thus, to the development of bradycardia.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce the antihypertensive effect of bisoprolol.
The simultaneous use of the Bidop®Cor with β-adrenomimetics (eg, isoprenaline, dobutamine) can lead to a decrease in the effect of both drugs.
The combination of bisoprolol with adrenomimetics that affect β- and α-adrenergic receptors (for example, norepinephrine, epinephrine) can enhance the vasoconstrictor effects of these drugs that occur with the participation of α-adrenoreceptors, leading to an increase in blood pressure. Similar interactions are more likely when using non-selective β-blockers.
Hypotensive drugs, as well as other agents with a possible antihypertensive effect (for example, tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates, phenothiazines) can enhance the antihypertensive effect of bisoprolol.
Mefloquine with simultaneous application with bisoprolol may increase the risk of developing bradycardia.
Inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (MAO) (with the exception of MAO B inhibitors) can enhance the antihypertensive effect of β-blockers. Simultaneous application can also lead to the development of hypertensive crisis.
Rifampicin: a slight decrease in the half-life of bisoprolol is possible due to rifampicin induction of hepatic isoenzymes of cytochrome P-450. Usually dose adjustment is not required.
Derivatives of ergotamine: possibly aggravation of peripheral blood circulation.