Zebeta Description

Zebeta, or the generic alternative Bisoprolol, is a beta blocker that your doctor may prescribe if you have hypertension or are experiencing painful angina. Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure remains high even after you have started eating healthier, exercising, and stopped smoking. Angina causes chest pain as a warning that your heart is struggling for oxygen and may occur after exercising or doing something strenuous that calls for your heart to pump blood faster to supply your other tissues and organs. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Lower Your Blood Pressure and Ease the Pain of Angina with Zebeta

When taken as directed, Zebeta works on certain chemicals that your nerves use to communicate with each other. By blocking the effects of norepinephrine and adrenaline from binding to beta receptors on nerves, their effects on your heart and blood vessels are reduced. This relaxes the muscles that surround them and allows for an improved blood flow. Now that your arteries are not straining to supply your heart with oxygen-rich blood, your pressure will be reduced to a safe level. This action also helps to slow your heart rate and by reducing the force of the heart muscle contractions, the chest pains of angina will subside.

More About Hypertension and Angina

Hypertension seldom exhibits any symptoms to indicate that you could be in danger. High blood pressure is usually discovered at a routine doctor exam. Without diagnosis and treatment, you are at risk for a stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease. Some individuals are able to control their blood pressure by changing to a healthier lifestyle. This does not work for everyone so your doctor may try other medications to lower your BP, and in failing to achieve proper control, you may be asked to take Zebeta.

Angina must also be taken seriously. The pains resemble a heart attack, and could be a warning sign that you need immediate medical assistance. Increased demands on your heart cause a tightness in your chest that can extend to your arms or stomach. The primary cause of angina is atherosclerosis; the thickening of the arteries that supply blood to your heart.

Before You Take Zebeta

Ask your doctor if Zebeta is safe to take if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. Discuss other medical conditions or allergies you have with your doctor and list any OTC or Rx medicine you are taking, including herbal preparations and dietary or vitamin supplements as some drugs may cause unintended side effects when taken with Zebeta or alter its effectiveness.

Precautions and Recommendations for Zebeta

Until you know how Zebeta will affect you, do not drive, operate machinery, or attempt any tasks considered to be unsafe. You may be dizzy upon standing, so rise slowly from a sitting or lying position. Avoid consuming alcohol as it could increase some of the side effects of Zebeta. Have regular checkups to be certain that Zebeta is working for you. Zebeta is not a cure for hypertension or angina, but it can help you lower your risk of a heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease.

Possible Side Effects of Zebeta

• Muscle or joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Insomnia

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