INTRODUCTION ABOUT CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, which belong to the group of medicines called Calcium-channel blockers and Beta-blockers, respectively. It is used in the management of mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood is consistently high against the walls of the arteries, which can increase the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke.

Before taking CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to the kidney, liver, lungs, or heart, or if you have other conditions such as diabetes, thyroid problems, psoriasis, or peripheral artery disease. CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents younger than 18 years of age.

If you are taking any other medicines for other conditions or if you have a history of drug allergies, inform your doctor as it may manage drug-related interactions and serious side effects. The most common side effects of CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, stomach pain, tiredness, and nausea. Consult your doctor for advice if your symptoms get worse over time.

USES OF CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET

• Manage mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure)

HOW CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET WORKS

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where amlodipine works by inhibiting the movement of calcium ions into both vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, resulting in lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the flow of blood to the heart muscles, and bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that works by reducing the force of contraction of the heart muscles by blocking the effects of certain hormones called adrenaline and making the heart beat more easily, thus lowering the blood pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Take this medicine with or without food, swallow the medicine as a whole, and do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not stop taking CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET without informing your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Apply a hot or cold-water bag to your head. Try taking a rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee. Consult your doctor if your symptoms worsen.

Stomach pain:

Take some time to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly, or try to have smaller, more frequent meals. Keep a heating pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, fruit juices, or electrolytes (ORS), to avoid dehydration in your body. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve.

Constipation:

Consume fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain cereals, as well as plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly and stay active. Consult your doctor if your symptoms worsen.

Nausea and vomiting:

Try to take this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack, stick to simple meals and do not eat oil-rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET inform your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines:

• ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections)
• amiodarone, clonidine, digoxin, quinidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem (used to manage low blood pressure or heart problems)
• erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin, telithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections)
• imipramine, amitriptyline, moclobemide, nefazodone (used to manage depression)
• ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir (used to manage HIV)
• phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine (used to manage seizures)
• st. john’s wort (herbal preparation used to manage depression)
• dexamethasone (used to manage rheumatoid arthritis)
• dantrolene infusion (used to manage severe body temperature abnormalities)
• simvastatin, (used to manage high cholesterol)  
• cyclosporine, tacrolimus (used to alter the immune system response)
• sildenafil (used to manage impotence)
• levomepromazine (used to manage mental illness)
• aspirin, diclofenac, indomethacin, ibuprofen, naproxen (used to manage pain)
• mefloquine (used to manage malaria)
• adrenaline, dobutamine, noradrenaline (used to manage shock)
• salbutamol, theophylline (used to manage asthma)
• oxymetazoline, naphazoline (used to manage blocked nose)
• travoprost, bimatoprost, bisoprolol (used to manage glaucoma)
• dihydroergotamine, rizatriptan (used to manage headaches or migraine)
• insulin or oral diabetic agents such as metformin, vildagliptin (used to manage diabetes)

B. Drug-Food interactions:

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET as it increases the level of this medicine in the blood, resulting in unpredictable blood pressure-lowering effects. Consult your doctor before taking CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET.

Overdosage:

Consult your doctor right away if you or anyone else takes too much CONCOR AM 2.5MG TABLET. Overdosage may cause side effects such as extreme dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, fainting or weakness, breathing difficulty, wheezing, an increase in the frequency of urination, cold or sweaty skin due to a severe drop in blood pressure, low sugar levels in the blood, and a slow heart rate.

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