India, June 9 -- Ahmedabad-based Cadila Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of Biscado (Bisoprolol), marking its foray into the dynamic and fast-growing field of beta-blocker therapy, a vital component in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Bisoprolol is a highly cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used to manage high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and chronic heart failure. By reducing heart rate and blood pressure, it eases the strain on the heart and has been shown to significantly improve survival and reduce hospitalisations in heart failure patients.

The relevance of Biscado in India is particularly significant. Indians are predisposed to higher sympathetic activity and elevated resting heart rates, which are...