CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB

Overview

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB is composed of: AMLODIPINE (5 MG), BISOPROLOL (2.5 MG)

Amlodipine is an Calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain.

Bisoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It acts by decreasing blood pressure and heart rate by blocking the beta receptors in the body.

Usage

AMLODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
AMLODIPINE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain

BISOPROLOL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure
BISOPROLOL can address symptoms like: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease.
It may causes drowsiness Dont drive while taking this medication.

Before taking bisoprolol tell your doctor if you are allergic to it.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions such as Heart Rhythm problems and severe heart failure.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMLODIPINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
BISOPROLOL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Anxiety, Confusion, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fainting

Common Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Edema, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling
BISOPROLOL : Dyspepsia, Abdominal Pain, Gastritis, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Rhinitis, Insomnia, Myalgia, Tinnitus, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Dizziness, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing
BISOPROLOL : Diarrhoea, Vomit, Legs Joint Pain, Difficulty Sleeping

Rare Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Dysuria, Chronic Cough, Xerophthalmia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Fever
BISOPROLOL : Hearing Disorders, Hallucination, Skin Irritation, Excessively Salty Sweat Or Skin

Food Interactions

Using amlodipine with multivitamin containing minerals decrease the effects of amlodipine.

Using Bisoprolo together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of bisoprolol.

Disease Interactions

BISOPROLOL can interfere with: Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Hyperthyroidism, Psoriasis, Acute Liver Failure, Hypotension, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

AMLODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
BISOPROLOL is categorized as: CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily	42%
Morning	39%
Others	9%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	31%
90 Days	31%
180 Days	15%
60 Days	8%
14 Days	8%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs	5%
18 to 35yrs	9%
35 to 50yrs	5%
50 to 60yrs	27%
60 to 70yrs	32%
70yrs and above	23%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

27%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Cardiologist	54%
Physician	35%
Neurologist	4%
General Practitioner	4%
Internist	4%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG	15%
ECOSPRIN TAB 150MG	12%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

KFT (SCREENING)	15%
ECG (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY)	15%
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)	15%
SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY)	15%
FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)	12%

Available Alternatives for CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CONCOR AM 2.5MG TAB	INR 73 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5 MG, BISOPROLOL 2.5 MG
CONCOR AM 5MG/2.5MG TAB	INR 73 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, BISOPROLOL 2.5 MG
CORBIS AM TAB 2.5MG	INR 64.85 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, BISOPROLOL 2.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BISOHEART AM 5MG/5MG TAB	INR 68 for 10 TABLETS	BISOPROLOL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
CONCOR AM 5MG/5MG TAB	INR 91.5 for 10 TABLETS	BISOPROLOL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
CORBIS AM TAB 5MG	INR 77 for 10 TABLETS	BISOPROLOL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
ZABESTA AM 5MG/5MG TAB	INR 86 for 10 TABLETS	AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG, BISOPROLOL 5.0 MG