Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Composition of Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Concor AM 2.5 Tablet contains Amlodipine (5mg) + Bisoprolol (2.5mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker and Beta blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

• lowers blood pressure
• reduces risk of heart attack
• improves heart function

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Concor AM 2.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result
• your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke
• a heart attack
• other heart problems
• or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective
• so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

How Concor AM 2.5 Tablet works

Calcium-channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels to lower BP and reduce chest pain.

How to take Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Take as directed by the physician, do not stop abruptly, avoid alcohol consumption

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Concor AM 2.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. It can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Concor AM are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Ankle swelling
• flushing
• headache
• dizziness.

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Stand up slowly to reduce dizziness; report worsening chest pain or severe swelling.

Do not take Concor AM if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular. Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler.

How to store Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Store at room temperature.

Expert advice for Concor AM 2.5 Tablet

Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attacks and strokes. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MERCK PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker and Beta blocker