Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s works by blocking the receptors in the heart and reduces the contraction of the heart, thus reducing the blood pressure.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s

Body pain severe

Running nose and cough severe

Headache severe

Sneezing severe

Dizziness severe

Chest discomfort severe

Diarrhea

Muscle pain

Joint pain

Trouble sleeping

Uses of Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s
What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s is used in the treatment of Hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours of administration.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine, especially when you start taking the medicine or a change its dosage. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, change in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid if you have a known history of allergy to Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s or any other medicines belonging to the group Beta Blockers.

Cardiogenic shock
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s is not recommended in the patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

Heart block greater than first degree
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s is not recommended in the patients having a heart block greater than first degree.

Sinus Bradycardia
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s is not recommended in the patients suffering from Bradycardia.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

General Warnings

Cardiac Failure
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s can cause heart failure and reduced flow of blood to the especially in people having a heart disease. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required based on the severity of the disease.

Major surgery
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s is given with caution in the patients who are scheduled for a major surgery. An anesthetic agent with little negative inotropic activity should be selected to minimize the effect on the heart.

Lung Disease
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should be used with caution in the patients with lung disease who do not respond to other antihypertensives. Start with the lowest possible dose and increase the dose based on the clinical condition.Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should be used with caution in the patients with lung disease who do not respond to other antihypertensives. Start with the lowest possible dose and increase the dose based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should be administered with caution in patients with diabetes. It may mask the hypoglycemic symptoms. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Sports
It is advised to not indulge in certain sports while consuming this medicine. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. Sportspersons should refer to the list of banned medicines published by World Anti-Doping Agency while participating in specific sports events.

Hyperthyroidism
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should be administered with caution in patients with increased thyroid levels. Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may lead to a life-threatening condition called thyroid-storm. Frequent monitoring of thyroid levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Pediatric use
The safety and efficacy of Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s has not been established in the pediatric population.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s , take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it?s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Alprazolam moderate

Theophylline severe

Calcium channel blockers severe

Disease interactions

severe
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or any other lung diseases. Inform the doctor if you had any history of lung diseases or family history of lung disease. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

severe
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s or other beta blockers are not recommended in the patients with Sinus Bradyarrhythmia or heart block greater than the first degree. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases or family history of heart diseases. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

moderate
Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s should be administered with caution in a patients suffering from Glaucoma. It may further lower the pressure in the eye.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Concor tablet 5 mg 14?s with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
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dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Bisoprolol [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4f20df45-3f9c-4a91-b394-e93a08111ec3
[cited 24 september 2019].
May 6, 2019