Patented in 1976, Bisoprolol is a medication that is most commonly used for heart diseases, including high blood pressure, chest pain from not enough blood flow to the heart, and heart failure. In cardiac ischemia, this drug is used to reduce the activity of the heart muscle without affecting the blood supply, considering it can still transport sufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients. In addition, Bisoprolol can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias and ischemic heart diseases. Bear in mind that it is very important to start with low doses, as this medication reduces also the muscular power of the heart, which is an undesired effect in congestive heart failure. It is also worth noting that beta-blockers, such as Bisoprolol, should generally be avoided in people with a history of asthma as they may make the disease worse. Besides, overdose of Bisoprolol leads to fatigue, hypotension, low blood sugar, bronchospasms, and bradycardia. Therefore, for your own safety, you have to make sure that you follow your doctor’s instructions when using Bisoprolol. If you are pregnant, you should remember that there are concerns that the use of Bisoprolol during pregnancy may be harmful to the baby.