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Concor 5 mg drug has the main ingredient Bisoprolol. The drug is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure, helping to lower blood pressure effectively.
1. What are the effects of Concor 5mg?
Concor 5mg drug has the main active ingredient bisoprolol, which inhibits sudden high blood pressure episodes caused by exercise and stimulation. At the same time, it also has the effect of dilating blood vessels and slowing the heart rate. Therefore, Concor 5mg is used alone or in combination with other drugs in the treatment of hypertension and tachycardia.
Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic angina in coronary artery disease.
In combination with ACE inhibitors, diuretics specifically digoxin for the treatment of stable chronic heart failure with impaired left ventricular systolic function. The effect of the drug Concor 5mg orally once a day lasts 24 hours.
2. Dosage of Concor 5mg
2.1. Dosage for hypertension and coronary artery disease In all cases, the dose will be individualized, especially based on heart rate and treatment outcome. The usual starting dose is 5mg bisoprolol (ie 1 Concor 5mg tablet), taken once daily.
In mild cases of hypertension (ie, diastolic blood pressure up to 105mmHg) treatment with 2.5mg or 1⁄2 tablets of Concor 5mg once daily is sufficient. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 10 mg bisoprolol (ie 2 Concor 5 mg tablets) once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg of bisoprolol once daily.
2.2. Dose for stable chronic heart failure The standard regimen for chronic heart failure includes ACE inhibitors (or angiotensin receptor blockers in the case of intolerance to ACE inhibitors), beta-blockers, diuretics and with cardiac glycosides as appropriate. Before treating stable chronic heart failure with Concor 5mg, a special examination period is required and regular monitoring by a physician is required.
Pre-treatment conditions with Concor 5mg stable chronic heart failure without acute heart failure initiating according to the standard regimen below:
Week 1: 1.25mg bisoprolol once/day, if well tolerated then dose increase. Week 2: 2.5mg bisoprolol (ie 1⁄2 Concor 5mg tablets) once a day, if well tolerated increase the dose. Week 3: 3.75 mg bisoprolol once/day, if well tolerated increase dose. Weeks 4-7: 5mg bisoprolol (1 Concor 5mg tablet) once/day, if well tolerated increase dose. Weeks 8-11: 7.5mg bisoprolol (ie 1 1/2 pills Concor 5mg) once a day, if well tolerated, increase the dose. Week 12 and beyond: 10mg bisoprolol (ie 2 Concor 5mg tablets) once/day as maintenance dose. The maximum recommended therapeutic dose is 10 mg bisoprolol once a day. You should be monitored and maintained at this dose level unless this is not possible due to undesirable effects. Vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate) and signs of worsening heart failure should be closely monitored during the dose titration period.
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2.3. Changes in therapy During the titration or subsequent treatment period, if transient worsening of heart failure, hypotension or bradycardia occurs, it is recommended that the therapeutic dose of the currently used medicinal products be reviewed. at the same time. A temporary dose reduction of bisoprolol or a discontinuation of bisoprolol treatment should be considered when necessary. Re-initiation of bisoprolol or an increase in dose should always be considered when the condition is stabilized.
Length of treatment for all indications: Treatment of the disease with Concor 5mg is usually a long-term treatment. However, treatment may be stopped as needed and resumed when appropriate as directed by the treating physician.
3. Undesirable effects of the drug Concor
Common adverse effects: bradycardia, especially in people with chronic heart failure. In addition, there may be: increased heart failure, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, feeling cold/numb limbs, hypotension, asthma, fatigue.
Uncommon side effects: atrioventricular conduction disturbances, bradycardia or increased degree of heart failure (in those with hypertension or angina), bronchospasm (in people with bronchial asthma) or history of tracheal obstruction), muscle weakness, cramps, sleep disturbances, depression.
Rare side effects: increased triglycerides, hepatitis, increased liver enzymes, syncope, decreased lacrimation, hearing disturbances, allergic rhinitis, hypersensitivity reactions (itching, redness, rash), common nightmares, hallucinations.
Very rare side effects such as: conjunctivitis, hair loss, can cause or aggravate psoriasis.
Not everyone experiences these side effects and there may be reactions that are not listed above. You should inform your treating doctor if you experience any serious or unusual health symptoms while taking medicine to treat a disease.
Thuốc Concor 5mg có thể gây ra một số tác dụng phụ khi sử dụng
4. How to use Concor
You should take Concor 5mg in the morning, usually as a single dose of the day, with/without food. You should swallow the tablet whole with water and do not chew it. To achieve the best treatment effect, you should take the medicine at the same fixed time between days.
Concor 5mg drug works to stabilize blood pressure but cannot completely cure hypertension. Therefore, when the blood pressure is stable and there are no symptoms, the drug should still be used as prescribed. You are not allowed to suddenly stop taking the drug, which can cause angina , heart attack or serious arrhythmia. Your doctor will instruct you to gradually reduce your dose, then stop using it completely.
5. Notes when using the drug Concor
Before using Concor 5mg, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding want to use the drug; or were taking medication and found out that she was pregnant. You are allergic to any ingredient in Concor 5mg or other drugs or substances. You are taking other medicines (including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbal medicines and dietary supplements). Ever had asthma or another lung condition; heart, liver, kidney disease; diabetes, blood circulation problems; Hyperthyroidism For drivers/machine operators who may experience drowsiness while taking bisoprolo: caution should be exercised and in particular, blood pressure should be continuously monitored when using Concor 5mg.
Things to keep in mind in special cases (pregnancy, lactation, surgery,...): Currently, there are not enough studies to determine the risks of using Concor 5mg for patients. women who are breastfeeding. Therefore, before taking medication to treat a disease, you should consult with your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.
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