Patient Information Leaflet: Concor (Bisoprolol Fumarate)

✅ What is Concor?

Concor is a medication containing an active substance called "Bisoprolol fumarate" which

belongs to the beta-blocker family that makes your heart more relaxed and beats slower.

✅ What is it used for?

● It is used to lower high blood pressure levels (Hypertension)

● It also could be used along with other medications in the treatment of some heart

problems as indicated by your healthcare provider.

✅ How do I take it?

● It is available in two concentrations; 5mg and 10mg.

● In case of hypertension, it is recommended to start with 5 mg once daily and

increase to 10 mg once daily when needed.

● Don't take more than 20mg per day, unless your physician told you.

⚠️ If you have kidney or liver problems, do not take more than 10 mg per day.

Not recommended for children.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

● To be used with caution when the patient has heart disease.

● It should be used as prescribed.

● It shouldn't be used if you are sensitive to Bisoprolol.

✅ Possible Side Effects

● Low heartbeat

● Headache

● Dizziness

● Problems in the digestive system; nausea, vomiting, and constipation

● Coldness or numbness in the extremities,

If any side effects upset you, tell the doctor.

✅References

https://hcp.merckgroup.com/content/dam/web/healthcare/biopharma/gme/cardiov ascular/global/

2. home/treatments/concor/Concor-ConcorCor_SoPC.pdf 3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14206/bisoprolol-fumarate-oral/details