Does Bisoprolol Fumarate Interact with Disopyramide?
CDI records a major classification for Bisoprolol Fumarate and Disopyramide. The stored summary is: Antiarrhythmic agent that depresses myocardium and inhibits AV conduction; use with care when combined with bisoprolol fumarate. The mechanism involves myocardial depression and av conduction inhibition. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Myocardial depression and AV conduction inhibition
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Bisoprolol Fumarate and your doctor is considering prescribing Disopyramide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider