Have you heard about Concor (Bisoprolol)? Little? Don’t worry I am here to gives you all details of Concor (Bisoprolol). Concor is beta-blocker and effects the human heart and the circulation of blood in the heart.


Uses of Concor Tablet


Concor is used in

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Angina
  • Irregular heart rhythms

Drug Interactions

There are some drugs which interact with Concor (bisoprolol) which you have to avoid while taking Concor medication. A list of drug interactions is given below,

  • Aminophylline
  • Atazanavir
  • Ceritinib
  • Clonidine
  • Diltiazem
  • Disopyramide
  • Dyphylline
  • Dolasetron
  • Fexinidazole
  • Fingolimod
  • House dust mite allergen extract
  • Mavacamten
  • Methacholine
  • Oxtriphylline
  • Ponesimod
  • Peanut allergen powder
  • Ragweed pollen allergen extract
  • Ritodrine
  • Saquinavir
  • Siponimod
  • Theophylline
  • Verapamil
  • Tizanidine
  • Timothy grass pollen allergen extract.

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Food Interactions

There are some foods which you have strictly avoid while taking Bisoprolol. A list given below,

Disease Interactions

There are some diseases in which bisoprolol is strictly not allowed to take are given below,

  • Bradyarrhythmia
  • AV block
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Hypotension
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Ischemic heart disease
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Renal/liver disease
  • Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Psoriasis
  • Tachycardia
  • Asthma
  • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Dosage Forms

There are some dosage forms of Concor (Bisoprolol) available in Pakistan are following:

  • Tablets (5mg,10mg)

Dosage of Concor Tablet And Strength

For Adults

Disease, Dosage And Strength

  • Hypertension: 2.5mg tablet regular and it may increase to 10mg and in severe condition it may increase to 20mg tablet every day.
  • Heart failure: 1.25mg tablet regular and you may increase the dose on severity of disease but not exceed the dose 10mg per day.
  • Renal impairment: Greater than 40ml per min: dose adjustment is not necessary. Less than 40ml per min: 2.5mg per day on initial level.

Concor Tablet Side Effects

Must call your doctor or pharmacist if you ever had this in life before taking Concor (Bisoprolol).

  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling
  • Rapid weight gain
  • Slow heart rate
  • Pounding heart beats
  • Fluttering in chest
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Cold feelings in hand and feet
  • Light headed feeling
  • Eye pain
  • Vision problems
  • Bronchospasm
  • Wheezing
  • Chest tightness
  • Trouble breathing

There are some common side effects of Concor (Bisoprolol) are following,

  • Headache
  • Feeling tired
  • Sleep problems means insomnia
  • Joint pain
  • Swelling
  • Stuffy nose
  • Runny nose
  • Cough
  • Sore throat

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Precautions And Warnings

There are some warnings you have to know before taking Concor (Bisoprolol) are following,

  • Do not skip doses of Concor
  • Do not stop taking Bisoprolol suddenly always ask your pharmacist or health care provider first.
  • Do not use Concor (Bisoprolol) if you ever had any heart problem such as AV-block, heart failure or slow heartbeats.
  • Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Bisoprolol.
  • Do not take Concor (Bisoprolol) at your own when you suffered from any surgery in past and in present tell your surgeon first than take this medication.

To make sure that Bisoprolol is safe for you or not tell your pharmacist or health care provider if you ever had,

  • Congestive heart failure
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Liver diseases
  • Kidney diseases
  • Thyroid disorder
  • History of allergies

Concor Tablet Price in Pakistan

Dosage Form and Price of Tablets

  • 5mg tablet packet is of 275pkr
  • 10mg tablet packet is of 452 pkr
  • 2.5mg tablet packet is of 129 pkr

Packaging

  • Concor (Bisoprolol) tablet is packaged in Strips.

What Happen If We Missed Dose Of Concor (Bisoprolol)?

Whenever you miss the dose take it as soon as possible. Do not take extra medicine to complete the cycle of dose of Concor (Bisoprolol)

Habits You Have To Avoid Or Be Careful While Taking Concor (Bisoprolol)

  • Be careful when you drive
  • Be careful when you operate machinery
  • Avoid getting upward too fast from sitting or lying position
  • Avoid drinking alcohol

What Happens In Case Of Overdose?

Call the poison help line or call your pharmacist or health care provider as soon as possible for possible recovery because over dose of medication leads to some different side effects or it may be fatal.


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