Concor COR 5mg Tablet
Merck Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
72.38

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure Chest pain (Angina) Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Bisoprolol (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Bisoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Concor COR 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Concor COR 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Concor COR 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Concor COR 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Concor COR 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Concor COR 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Concor COR 5mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

Bisoprolol   5mg

Uses of Concor COR Tablet
Concor COR 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (Angina) and heart failure.

How to use Concor COR Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Concor COR 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Concor COR Tablet works
Concor COR 5mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Cold extremities.

Expert advice for Concor COR Tablet
Concor cor helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Concor cor suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Concor cor a selective beta-blocker?
Yes, Concor cor is a highly selective blocker of beta1 adrenergic receptors mainly found in the heart.

Q. Is Concor cor cardioselective?
Concor cor is a highly selective beta1-blocker. Beta1 receptors are mainly found in heart making Concor cor a relatively cardioselective beta-blocker. It has very less affinity towards beta 2 receptors.

Q. Is Concor cor addictive?
Concor cor is not known to be an addictive drug.

Q. Is Concor cor a blood thinner?
No, Concor cor is not a blood thinner. It is a beta blocker which can lower the blood pressure, abnormally fast heartbeat and reduces strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Q. Is Concor cor a statin?
No, Concor cor is not a statin. Statins are a different group of medicines which are used to lower the lipid levels.

Q. Is Concor cor safe?
Concor cor is generally a safe medicine. However, it has its own side effects. It should only be used under a physician's guidance for the appropriate indication.

Q. Is Concor cor a steroid?
No, Concor cor is not a steroid. It is a beta-blocker.

Q. Is Concor cor a nitrate?
No, Concor cor is not a nitrate. It is a highly selective beta1-blocker and mainly acts on the heart whereas nitrates are substances which cause the dilatation of the blood vessels.

Q. Is Concor cor lipophilic?
Concor cor is equally lipophilic and hydrophilic. That means it is equally soluble in water as well as organic solvents.

Q. Can I take Concor cor for anxiety?
No, Concor cor is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. If you have such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with amlodipine?
Concor cor, when used with amlodipine, may cause heart-related side effects. If taken together, it should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with tadalafil?
When taken together, tadalafil has the potential to increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Concor cor. Kindly consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with ramipril?
No interactions have been reported between Concor cor and ramipril. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together as this should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline, when used along with Concor cor, may lower the blood pressure. If you need to use both the drugs together, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with paracetamol?
Paracetamol is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with Concor cor. However, interactions may exist as paracetamol belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and these can reduce the blood pressure lowering action of Concor cor. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Concor cor especially when taken in large doses for a prolonged period. Consult your doctor for taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Concor cor with aspirin?
Aspirin especially when used in high doses with Concor cor, may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of the latter drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain killers) may reduce the blood lowering action of Concor cor. Please consult your doctor while taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Concor cor cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?
Concor cor use has not been commonly associated with insomnia (difficulty to sleep). If you have difficulty in sleeping while using the drug, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause sweat?
Increased sweating has not been commonly seen as a side effect of Concor cor therapy. However, it may not warrant discontinuation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have excessive sweating while taking the drug.

Q. Does Concor cor cause muscle pain?
Concor cor may cause muscle weakness and cramps (pain) in some patients. Consult your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness.

Q. Does Concor cor cause weight gain?
Concor cor is not seen to be associated with weight gain. However, it does not mean that weight gain may never occur. If you have any sudden changes in weight, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause constipation?
Concor cor may cause constipation in a few patients. If you experience constipation which is affecting your normal life while taking Concor cor, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause nausea?
Concor cor has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.

Q. Does Concor cor make you breathless?
Though not very common, Concor cor may cause breathlessness especially if taken by patients with a history of bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.

Q. Does Concor cor affect blood sugar?
Studies have shown that Concor cor can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It can also hide the symptoms of low blood sugar levels. Please talk to your doctor in case you are asked to take Concor cor and you have diabetes mellitus.

Q. Is Concor cor a diuretic?
No, Concor cor is not a diuretic, it's a beta blocker which selectively blocks the beta receptors found in the heart and certain cells in the kidney.

Q. Does Concor cor cause tiredness?
Concor cor therapy has been associated with tiredness and fatigue. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Concor cor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause fluid retention (swelling)?
Concor cor is not known to cause fluid retention (swelling). If you suspect any such change while taking the medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause depression?
Concor cor may cause depression (feeling low) in some patients. If you have any symptoms of depression while taking Concor cor, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Concor cor cause dizziness?
Dizziness is a commonly reported side effect with Concor cor especially when you are starting the therapy. Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness as it may affect your ability to drive or work with a machinery.

Q. Does Concor cor cause headache?
Concor cor may cause a headache, it is a very commonly reported side effect particularly during the initiation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have repeated episodes of headache while taking the drug.