Concor 5 Tablet

Concor 5 tablets contain bisoprolol as the primary ingredient, which is helpful in treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). Concor 5 is an antihypertensive medicine that works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, ultimately reducing high blood pressure. Take this medicine in doses and duration as prescribed by the doctor.

It can be taken with or without food. Do not miss any dose or take more than that recommended by the doctor. Sudden stopping of Concor 5mg tablet may worsen the condition.

It can cause palpitations, irregular heartbeats and heart failure known as a hypertensive crisis. Corbis 5mg tablets , Bisoheart 5mg tablets , Bisonol 5mg tablets and Bisonext 5mg tablets also contain bisoprolol as their active ingredient. Before using Concor tablet, inform the doctor about your detailed history of medications, supplements and conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of this medicine may lead to slow heartbeats, difficulty in breathing, shakiness, low blood pressure and sugar levels, heart problems. Seek urgent medical help if you experience any symptoms or feel you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

In case you’ve missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Concor 5 tablet works by blocking certain chemicals in the body that affect the heart and blood vessels, thus reducing the blood pressure, heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

Directions for Use

• Concor 5 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Concor 5 tablet during pregnancy?

Concor 5 should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, your doctor may prescribe you this medicine only if it is clearly necessary. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Concor 5 tablet while breastfeeding?

Concor 5 mg is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Concor 5 tablet?

You may experience dizziness as a side effect while taking Concor 5mg. Thus you need to be cautious while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Concor 5 tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Concor 5 mg tablet as it may worsen your condition.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have diabetes.
• You have thyroid disease.
• You are going to have surgery.
• You are on a strict diet or fasting.
• You have blood circulation problems.
• You have ant lung disease or asthma.
• You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You have a history of psoriasis (a type of scaly skin rash).
• You have phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland).
• Concor 5 tablet is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Bisoprolol or any other ingredients of Concor 5 tablet.
• If you have problems with your heart like heart failure, etc.
• If you are suffering from asthma or low blood pressure.
• If you have any blood circulation problems.
• If you have a rare tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
• If your doctor has told you that you have metabolic acidosis (a condition when there is too much acid in your blood).

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Cold or numb feeling in hands and legs
• Low blood pressure

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concor 5 tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.
• Concomitant use of Concor 5 tablet with medicines to treat irregular heartbeat like disopyramide, quinidine, flecainide, amiodarone, medicines to treat migraine like ergotamine, rizatriptan and adrenaline (epinephrine) used to treat shock may cause high blood pressure or slow heartbeats and thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use along with medicines to treat heart diseases like verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine, and dihydropyridine may cause abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, slow heartbeats and heart failure.
• Concomitant use of this medicine with anaesthetics may cause fast heartbeats and may also increase the risk of high blood pressure thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of along with medicines to treat high blood pressure like selegiline, phenelzine, clonidine, moxonidine, moxonidine, methyldopa or hydralazine can cause low blood pressure. When taken together, Bisoprolol should be withdrawn several days before discontinuing clonidine or moxonidine.
• Concomitant use of NSAIDs like indomethacin, ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Bisoprolol
• Concomitant use of Concor 5 tablets with medicines to treat mental illness like fluvoxamine, and imipramine may cause slow heartbeats.
• Concomitant use of along with tobacco may cause an increase in heart rate and may impair blood pressure control thus you should avoid smoking tobacco.
• Other medicines like lidocaine, warfarin, phenobarbital, mephobarbital, chlorpromazine, cimetidine, hydralazine, imipramine, rifampicin, theophylline, insulin and digoxin used to treat heart failure should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal

Concor 5 tablet should be stored at room temperature protected from moisture and heat. Keep them out of reach and sight of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What will happen if I miss a dose of Concor 5 tablet?

You should avoid missing a dose of this medicine may lead to high blood pressure and other heart-related complications. However, if you miss any dose, take it as soon as you remember. And, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Please do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Is Concor 5 tablet habit-forming?

No, Concor 5 tablet is not habit-forming.

What are the complications if my high blood pressure is not under control?

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is known to cause serious complications in several body parts. It can cause heart failure, kidney damage, bleeding in the brain and eyes.

Can I stop taking Concor 5, if my blood pressure comes under control?

You should never stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor. Sudden stopping of this medicine can cause adverse effects. You must complete the full course of treatment.

What is the best time to take Concor 5?

You can take this medicine anytime in the morning or evening as advised by the doctor. But preferably at the same time each day for maximum benefit.

Can I take Concor without food?

You can take Concor with or without food, as advised by the doctor. But try to take it regularly and at a fixed time for effective results.

What are the side effects of Concor 5?

Headache, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, nausea, cold or numb feeling in hands and legs, etc., are a few common side effects of Concor 5. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.