Concor AM 5 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Concor AM 5 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Concor AM 5 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 128.43
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Amlodipine (5mg) + Bisoprolol (5mg)
Brand: Merck Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Concor AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective
It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke
"Concor AM 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
It is a combination of two medicines that effectively controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective
It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke
It should be taken empty stomach preferably in the morning at a fixed time every day
This medicine should not be stopped abruptly as it may result in sudden increase of blood pressure
It should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results
Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of this medicine
It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time.
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Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Concor AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Concor AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Concor AM 5 Tablet is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Concor AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Concor AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Concor AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Concor AM 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.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Concor AM 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Concor AM 5 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Concor AM 5 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Concor AM 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels
This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force
As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future
This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well
Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Concor AM 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.

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