Concor

Drug name: Concor

Other names used:

• Bibloc®
• Bicor®
• Cardicor®

Active Ingredients:

• Bisoprolol

Therapeutic actions: Bisoprolol belong to a group of drugs called selective Beta-blockers. The drug exerts hypotensive effect due to decrease in cardiac output, decrease in rennin secretion by the kidney. The drug also exerts anti-anginal effect and lowers the demand for oxygen by the myocard.

Indications: Concor is indicated in the following conditions:

• Arterial hypertension
• Angina
• Chronic heart failure

Contraindications and cautions: Bisoprolol is contraindicated in cases of:

• Shock
• Known hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation
• Heart conductibility dysfunction
• Sick sinus syndrome
• Decreased hear rate
• Young age in children
• Arterial hypotension
• Bronchial asthma and other restrictive disease of the respiratory tract

The drug should be used with caution in:

• Diabetes
• Metabolic acidosis
• Angiospatic stenocardia
• Psoriasis

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Concor will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• CNS effects: tiredness, vertigo, headache, insomnia, depression. Rarely: galucinations. Generaly such side-effects are light and pass within 1-2 weeks of treatment
• Vision impairment
• Decreased lacrimation
• Conjunctivitis
• Cardiovascular system: orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, peripheral swelling, feeling of cold extremities
• Respiratory system: rarely- dyspnea
• Gastro-intestinal system: Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, hepatitis, increase in activity of liver enzymes
• Muscle weakness
• Arthropathia
• Endocrine system: lowered tolerance to glucose, hypoglycemia, increased in the levels of triglycerides in blood
• Decreased sexual function
• Itching
• Skin irritation
• Increased sweating

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Concor, please read the information provided with Bisoprolol or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Bisoprolol. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following drugs or groups of drugs:

• Hypertensive treatment
• Sedatives
• Sympatomimetics
• Calcium channel blockers
• Arrhythmia treatment
• Mao inhibitors
• Alkaloid medications(ergotamin and etc.)
• Antibiotics
• Diabetes treatment

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Concor with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.