The effectiveness and tolerability of bisoprolol may be influenced by simultaneous intake of other drugs. This interaction can also occur when two drugs are taken in a short time. The doctor should be informed about the acceptance of other drugs, even if they are received without a doctor's prescription (ie, non-prescription drugs).
Unrecommended combinations
Class I antiarrhythmics (eg, quinidine, disopyramide, lidocaine, phenytoin; flecainide, propafenone) with simultaneous application with bisoprolol may reduce AV conduction and contractility of the myocardium.
Blocks of "slow" calcium channels
(BCC) such as verapamil and to a lesser extent diltiazem when used with bisoprolol may lead to a decrease in contractile the ability of the myocardium and the violation of AV conduction. In particular, intravenous administration of verapamil to patients taking beta-blockers can lead to severe arterial hypotension and AV blockade.
Hypotensive drugs central action (such as clonidine, methyldopa, moxonidine, rilmenidine) can lead to decompensation of CHF due to a decrease in heart rate and a reduction in cardiac output, as well as to the appearance of symptoms of vasodilation due to a decrease in the central sympathetic tone.
Combinations requiring special care
BCCC derivatives of dihydropyridine (eg, nifedipine, felodipine, amlodipine) with simultaneous application 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 III class (eg, amiodarone) can increase the violation AV conductivity.
Act beta-blockers for topical application (for example, eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma) can enhance the systemic effects of bisoprolol: a marked decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in heart rate.
Parasympathetichasicki at concomitant use with bisoprolol may exacerbate AV conduct and increase the risk of development bradycardia.
The simultaneous use of bisoprolol with beta-adrenomimetics (eg, isoprenaline, dobutamine) can lead to a decrease in the effect of both drugs.
The combination of bisoprolol with adrenomimetics affecting beta and alpha-adrenergic receptors (for example, norepinephrine, epinephrine), may enhance the vasoconstrictor effects of these agents that occur with alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to an increase in blood pressure. Such interactions are more likely when using nonselective beta-blockers.
Allergens, used for immunotherapy, or allergen extracts for skin tests increase the risk of severe systemic allergic reactions or anaphylaxis in patients receiving bisoprolol.
Iodine-containing radiopaque diagnostic tools for intravenous administration increase the risk of developing anaphylactic reactions.
Phenytoin with intravenous administration, means for inhalation anesthesia (derivatives of hydrocarbons) increase the severity of cardiodepressive action and the likelihood of reducing blood pressure.
Efficiency insulin and hypoglycemic agents for oral administration can change in the treatment of bisoprolol (masks the symptoms of developing hypoglycemia: tachycardia, increased blood pressure).
Clearance lidocaine and xanthines (except theophylline) may decrease due to a possible increase in their concentration in the blood plasma, especially in patients with initially elevated clearance of theophylline under the influence of smoking.
Antihypertensive effect weaken nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (delay of sodium ions and blockade of prostaglandin synthesis by the kidneys), glucocorticosteroids and estrogens (sodium ion delay).
Cardiac glycosides increase the risk of developing or worsening bradycardia, AV blockade, cardiac arrest and heart failure.
Diuretics, clonidine, sympatholytics, hydralazine and other antihypertensives may lead to an excessive decrease in blood pressure.
The action of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and anticoagulant effect coumarins during the treatment with bisoprolol may be prolonged.
Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics (antipsychotics), ethaneol, saddleamocular and hypnotics increase the inhibition of the central nervous system.
Unhydrated alkaloids ergot increase the risk of peripheral circulatory disorders.
Sulfasalazine enhances concentration of bisoprolol in blood plasma.
Combinations, which should be taken into account
Meflokhin with simultaneous use with bisoprolol may increase the risk of developing bradycardia.
Inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (MAO) (with the exception of MAO inhibitors type B) can enhance the antihypertensive effect. Simultaneous application can lead to the development of hypertensive crisis.
Ergotamine increases the risk of peripheral circulatory disorders.
Rifampicin shortens the half-life of bisoprolol.