Product introduction
CONcor 5 Tablet is used to manage heart failure, particularly in patients recovering from a heart attack. It also treats high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (chest pain), and arrhythmia (irregular rhythms). It improves heart function, reduces strain, and lowers the risk of future cardiac events.
CONcor 5 Tablet helps improve cardiac output and prevent heart failure progression. It helps regulate blood pressure, enhances blood flow, and supports overall cardiovascular health. This makes it essential to post-myocardial infarction (heart attack) care, ensuring long-term heart protection. It may also be used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Your doctor may prescribe CONcor 5 Tablet as part of a comprehensive heart care plan, often alongside lifestyle modifications like a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation. It is important to take CONcor 5 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor, as sudden discontinuation may increase heart risks.
Common side effects of CONcor 5 Tablet include fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, dizziness, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking CONcor 5 Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Have your blood pressure checked regularly to ensure the efficacy of the treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
Uses of CONcor Tablet
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Treatment of Arrhythmia
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of CONcor Tablet
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
CONcor 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
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Side effects of CONcor Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of CONcor
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
How to use CONcor Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CONcor 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How CONcor Tablet works
CONcor 5 Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
CONcor 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CONcor 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONcor 5 Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if there are no other alternatives to its therapy.
CONcor 5 Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if there are no other alternatives to its therapy.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CONcor 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
CONcor 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
CONcor 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CONcor 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
CONcor 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CONcor 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONcor 5 Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
CONcor 5 Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
What if you forget to take CONcor Tablet?
If you miss a dose of CONcor 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.
| Weight | 11 g |
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