
Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Bisoprolol
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Phenyl propanol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
C07AB07
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Barilol?
hypertension (high blood pressure)
used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenyl propanol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenyl propanol. It belongs to Beta-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Bisoprolol (Fumarate) is 325.00. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
Gradually Increased
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take bisoprolol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not u
Safety Alerts
Acute or decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous inotropes, sino-atrial block, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block (without pacemaker), severe bradycardia, uncontrolled heart failure, cardiogenic shock, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, untreated pheochromocytoma, severe asthma or COPD
Important Warnings
AV block, heart failure (avoid if un-controlled), peripheral arterial circulatory disorders (avoid if severe), Prinzmetals angina, myasthenia gravis, Ischaemic heart disease, withdraw gradually, history of bronchospasm, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, renal or hepatic impairment, psoriasis, elderly, consider withdrawal before elective surgery, anaphylaxis risk due to increased sensitivity to allergens, Always withdraw gradually over period of 1-2 weeks IV administration requires cardiac and blood pressure monitoring
Dose adjustment in renal impairment: with oral use max 50mg daily if eGFR15-35 ml/minute/1
max 25mg daily or 50 mg on alternate days if eGFR less than 15 ml/minute/1
With intravenous use max 10 mg on alternate days if eGFR15-35 ml/minute/1
10 mg every 4 days if eGFR less than 15 ml/minute/1
Side Effects
Cardiovascular effects including bradycardiapostural hypotensionincreased AV blockcardiac arrhythmiasRaynauds phenomenoncold extremitiessexual dysfunctionGI upsetsleep and CNS disturbancesskin reactionsfatigueparaesthesiaperipheral neuropathyarthralgiamyopathy
Drug Interactions
Ca+ + antagonists. Antihypertensives including centrally acting agent (e.g. clonidine)
antiarrhythmics
antipsychotics
TCADs
MAOIs
fluvoxamine
barbiturates
cardiac glycosides
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid, risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 129.7
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 12.97 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 286.75
ServaidRs 160
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 129.7
Should you consider an alternative?
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Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
MONOCOR
5MG
Rs 6.65Rs 6.65/unit
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Cuziper
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Rs 88.4Rs 8.84/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Safcor
5mg
Rs 128.24Rs 9.16/unit
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Rs 129.64Rs 9.26/unit
Below approved ceilingATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Corbis
5mg
Rs 226.6Rs 11.33/unit
Below approved ceilingEfroze Chemicals Industries Private Ltd
Probase
5Mg
Rs 114Rs 11.4/unit
Below approved ceilingMASS PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Zibes
5Mg
Rs 233.8Rs 11.69/unit
Below approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Corbis
5Mg
Rs 175.65Rs 11.71/unit
Below approved ceilingEfroze Chemicals Industries Private Ltd
Actim
5Mg
Rs 171.92Rs 12.28/unit
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Monitor
5Mg
Rs 209.02Rs 14.93/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
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5mg
Rs 130.06
No DRAP alertsFYNK PHARMACEUTICALS
Conrol
5mg
Rs 145.61
No DRAP alertsLucky Core Industries Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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