Lodoz 5mg Tablet
Uses:
- Treats hypertension (high blood pressure);
- Treats angina pectoris (chest pain);
- Treats chronic heart failure.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Concor 10mg Tablet is a beta1-selective adrenoceptor-blocking agent that affects the body's response to certain nerve impulses, especially in the heart.
- It works by decreasing the heart rate and making it easier for the heart to flow blood throughout the body.
- As a result, it reduces blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
- Certain medications may interact with Bisoprolol and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: Concor 10mg Tablet is not safe to be used during pregnancy unless considered necessary. If this medication is required in pregnancy, the uteroplacental blood flow and fetal growth should be closely monitored.
- Breast feeding: Concor 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it is not known whether this drug tends to pass into the breast milk.
- Lungs: Concor 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in severe lung disease patients. Consult your doctor for advice.
- Liver: Concor 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in severe liver disease patients. Consult your doctor for advice.
- Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Concor 10mg Tablet, as it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness.
- Driving: This medicine can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or tiredness. Avoid driving or using machines while taking Concor 10mg Tablet.
Side Effects:
- Serious: slow heart rate, worsening of pre-existing heart failure (increased breathlessness), dizziness or weakness, breathing difficulty.
- Common: dizziness, headache, bradycardia, asthenia, fatigue, hypotension, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, coldness or numbness in the extremities.
Word of Advice:
- It is advised to monitor your blood pressure regularly to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
- If you ever fainted or felt dizzy when suddenly standing up, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- Do not skip doses without consulting your physician, as it may increase blood pressure and increase the chance of a heart attack.
FAQs:
Does Concor 10mg Tablet reduce blood pressure? Yes, Concor 10mg Tablet lowers blood pressure. Consult your physician if you experience any unpleasant symptoms, such as headache, sweating, or dizziness.
What should you do if you overdose on Concor 10mg Tablet? Report to your physician immediately if you overdose on Concor 10mg Tablet, as it may cause some adverse effects like bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, acute cardiac insufficiency, and hypoglycemia.
What is the best time to take Concor 10mg Tablet? Concor 10mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning, generally prescribed once daily. It can be taken with food. Hence, it is advised to take it on the same day.
Can I stop taking Concor 10mg Tablet if I feel better? No, even if you feel better, keep taking Concor 10mg Tablet until the end of the recommended course of treatment. Your doctor will gradually reduce the dose. Sudden withdrawal of this medication increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
What tests do you need to undergo during treatment with Concor 10mg Tablet? During treatment with Concor 10mg Tablet, your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Concor 10mg Tablet? No, drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Concor 10mg Tablet, leading to dizziness or lightheadedness.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Bisoprolol.
- Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive.
- Pharmacological class: beta1-selective adrenoceptor-blocking agent.
- Indications:
- Treats Hypertension;
- Treats Angina Pectoris;
- Treats chronic heart failure.