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Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

Manufacturer
Merck Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
Composition
Bisoprolol
Prescription
Required

Description

Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain due to decrease oxygen supply to the heart muscles). This medicine relaxes the heart muscles and slows down your heart rate. This lowers your blood pressure. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet shows side effects like headache, nausea, slow heartbeat, diarrhoea, etc. These side effects usually go away on their own. Consult with your doctor if these side effects worsens. This medicine can cause dizziness, therefore avoid activities that require mental focus like driving or operating machines. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose according to your condition. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in your blood. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. This medicine is not recommended if you have heart problems that cause slow heart beat, abnormal rhythm or insufficient pumping of the blood as it can worsen your condition. Also, inform your doctor about all the medicines that you take as they can interact with each other and cause side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension

    Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the circulating blood exerts high pressure on the walls of your blood vessels. If left untreated, it can lead to various complications like stroke and heart attack. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension.

  • Angina

    Angina refers to chest pain due to decrease in oxygen supply to your heart muscles. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of angina as it reduces the workload on your heart.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Feeling of coldness or numbness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Sleep disorders
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet may be observed in 1-2 hours after administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet last for 24 hours. This medicine may remain in your body for 2-3 days.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking Concor 2.5 MG Tablet as it may make you dizzy.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency was reported for Concor 2.5 MG Tablet.

Usage in pregnancy?

Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency in such conditions. Consult with your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Concor 2.5 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Biselect 2.5 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bisoheart 2.5 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bisokem 2.5 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Concor Cor 2.5 MG Tablet
Merck Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
Besicor 2.5 mg Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially in the face, lips, throat, etc.), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

  • Cardiogenic shock

    Cardiogenic shock is an emergency condition where your heart suddenly stops pumping blood throughout your body. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended in such cases as this medicine relaxes your heart muscles and decrease the heart rate, which further depresses your heart functions.

  • Heart block greater than first degree

    Heart block occurs when the electrical signal that controls your heartbeat is partially or completely blocked. This results in slow and/or irregular heartbeats. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended in such cases as it can worsen your heart condition.

  • Sinus Bradycardia

    Sinus bradycardia is a type of slow heartbeat due to improper electrical impulses in your heart. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have sinus bradycardia as it can further slower your heartbeats and worsen your condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If you miss a dose of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol while taking Concor 2.5 MG Tablet may cause an additional lowering of the blood pressure. This may result in severe complication over time.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking Concor 2.5 MG Tablet as it may make you dizzy.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Asthma

    severe
    Concor 2.5 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have asthma (narrowing of the airways leading to breathing difficulty) as this medicine can cause constriction of the airways. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Glaucoma

    moderate
    Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by abnormally high pressure in your eyes that may lead to loss of vision. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet may lower the pressure within your eyes, hence it should be taken with caution if you are taking medicines to treat glaucoma.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Concor 2.5 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more or fewer doses than that prescribed by your doctor. Keep taking the medicine regularly even if your condition improves. Avoid self-medication or discontinuation of this medicine without your doctor's advise. Avoid smoking, eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly to get the maximum benefit from the treatment. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet can make you dizzy. Hence, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying down position. If you experience any side effects that persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency in such conditions. Consult with your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

  • Heart Failure

    - Heart failure occurs when your heart muscle is not able to pump blood normally. Concor 2.5 MG Tablet may further weaken the contractions of your heart and slow down the heart rate. Hence it has to be used cautiously if you have heart failure. Your doctor will closely monitor your heart function while you take this medicine.

  • Major surgery

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet can interact with anaesthesia and affect the heart functioning, which is not suitable for major surgery. Inform your doctor about this medicine if you plan to undergo any kind of surgery.

  • Diabetes

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet should be taken with caution if you have diabetes as it may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) such as tremors, tachycardia (increased heart rate) and blood pressure changes. Your doctor may either adjust your dose or check your blood sugar levels frequently to use this medicine safely.

  • Hyperthyroidism

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid hormone levels). Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may lead to a life-threatening condition called thyroid storm (severe complications of untreated hyperthyroidism). To minimize this risk, your doctor will gradually stop this medicine by reducing doses over a period of 1 to 2 weeks.

  • Use in children

    - The safety and efficacy of Concor 2.5 MG Tablet has not been established in children below 18 years of age.

  • Kidney/liver diseases

    - Concor 2.5 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver problems as this medicine is excreted by the liver and the kidneys. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions and recommend appropriate dose adjustments based on your condition.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

Concor 2.5 MG Tablet reduces the contraction of your heart muscles and cause decrease in heart rate. This makes your heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body, thus controls your blood pressure.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Cardioselective beta blockers, Anti-hypertensive Agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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