Product Description
Concor Tablet is a beta blocker used to treat various cardiovascular diseases such as angina, high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, etc.
Concor Tablet Formula
Concor Tablet contains Bisoprolol Hemifumarate which belongs to the class of medicines known as beta blockers.
Concor Tablet Uses
Cardiovascular issues are common around the world. However, to address certain cardiovascular conditions, doctors usually prescribe Concor tablets.
Concor tablet has Bisoprolol Hemifumarate which is a beta blocker. The beta blockers work by relaxing the blood vessels and slowing down the heart rate to decrease and improve blood pressure. Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing certain medical conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Some of the Concor Tablet uses are given as follows:
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Heart attacks
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Strokes
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Heart failure
- Angina
- Kidney problems
- Myocardial Infarction
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Kidney problems due to diabetes
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Tachycardia
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Arrhythmias
- Early intervention within 12 hours of myocardial ischemia
- Atrial flutter
Doctors usually prescribe the drug to those who have a cardiovascular condition in the body.
Concor Tablet Alternatives
There are alternatives to this drug present in the market, such as Biselect, Bisoheart, Corbis, Bisocar, etc.
Medicinal Forms
Dosage and Administration
- Dosage of Concor tablet for heart failure (for adults): 1.25mg tablet regularly
- Dosage of Concor tablet for hypertension (for adults): 2.5mg tablet daily
- Normally, the dosage of Concor tablet for any condition depends on the severity and type of medical condition. The right dosage is prescribed by the doctor depending on the severity of the condition.
- Take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine on your own because sudden discontinuation of the medication can also increase the risk of medical conditions such as heart attack, tachycardia, arrhythmias, etc.
- If you want to stop taking the Concor tablet, then you need to talk to your doctor first.
- Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet; swallow it whole with some water.
- If you miss a dose of Concor Tablet, then take the dose as early as possible. But if it is almost the time of the next dose, skip the previous one and take the next one. And follow the regular dosing schedule.
- Follow the dosing instructions as advised by your doctor.
Concor Tablet Side Effects
Some of the commonly occurring side effects of Concor Tablet are as follows:
- Fatigue
- Asthenia
- Constipation
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Dry mouth
- Pancreatitis
- Leukopenia/neutropenia
- Urticaria
- Alopecia
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Hemolytic anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Diabetes mellitus
- Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
- Gout
- Flushing
- Diaphoresis
- Photosensitivity
- Erythema
- Cutaneous pseudolymphoma
- Blurred vision
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Visual loss
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Pruritus
- Diplopia
- Arthritis
- Tinnitus
- Photophobia
- Arthralgia
- Paresthesia
- Myalgia
- Taste disturbances
- Vasculitis
- Olfactory disturbance
- Impotence
- Fever
- Eosinophilia
- Leukocytosis
- Vertigo
- Rash
- Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Risks and Warnings
There are some circumstances under which the use of medicine can be alarming. So before using the medicine, know its risks and warnings. Some of the risks and warnings associated with it are:
Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. It can harm your baby’s health. So, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic.
- Allergic to Concor Tablet
If you’re allergic to Concor Tablet or any other drug like Concor Tablet, do not take it. It can lead to a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.
Anaphylactic shock is a rare but very severe allergic reaction and can lead to death if not treated at the right time. Its signs and symptoms are pale skin, itching, labored breathing, hives, a weak and rapid pulse, runny nose, nausea, excessive salivation, swollen tongue and lips, dizziness, tingling feet, mouth, hands, or scalp, vomiting, sneezing, etc.
It is better to inform your doctor about any allergies you may have.
Diabetes patients should take any beta blocker with great caution. The pancreas has beta receptors that perform insulin production. Thus, taking beta blockers can change the function of the pancreas, and insulin production is also affected.
Hence, people with diabetes should take any beta blocker with extreme caution, as the use of Concor tablets can make moderation of blood sugar levels very difficult.
If you have heart block, take Concor Tablet with the doctor’s advice only. Moreover, people with any heart condition should take the drug with caution because it can worsen the existing condition.
Bradycardia is a cardiac condition in which the heart rate is slower than normal. People having bradycardia should not use Concor tablets, because they can further slow down the heart rate and the situation can become life-threatening.
Drug Interactions
When you take more than two drugs together, they can cause a reaction in the body. Sometimes the reaction is not obvious. But sometimes, it can cause adverse reactions. Therefore, it is better to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines along with Concor Tablet.
It is a beta blocker and may interact with the following drugs:
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Triamterene)
- Antidiabetic Medicines (Metformin, Pioglitazone)
- Insulins
- Nsaids (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Indomethacin)
- Vasodilators (Nitroglycerin)
- Lithium
- Corticosteroids (Prednisolone)
- Amphotericin B
- Statins (Atrovastain, Rosuvastatin, Lovastatin)
- Calcium Channel Blockers (Verapamil)
To avoid any drug interactions, it is better to tell your doctor the complete medical history and the medicines that you’re already taking.
Overdose of Concor Tablet
Some of the symptoms of an overdose of Concor Tablet are:
- Slow Heart Rate (Bradycardia)
- Marked Drop in Blood Pressure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Bronchospasm
- Hypoglycaemia
In case of an overdose, it is advised to talk to your doctor immediately.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it
- Store it at room temperature (20–25°C)
- Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Keep it away from children and pets
- Do not use the medicine once it has passed its expiration date
