Influence of concor on potency

Concor is a drug with antianginal, hypotensive and antiarrhythmic effects. Bisoprolol fumarate was selected as the active component of the tablets.

The pharmacological preparation is produced in the form of light yellow dragees, each containing 5-10 mg of the active ingredient. Pills coated with a transparent film have a biconvex shape.

Indications for the use of concor

The medicinal substance is recommended for regular use by patients suffering from:

• a sharp increase in blood pressure
• ischemic heart disease
• chronic heart failure
• regular attacks of angina pectoris

Action of the drug

Medicinal effect

The systematic intake of concor causes the elimination of signs of cardiovascular pathologies, a decrease in the stroke volume of the heart and myocardial oxygen demand. Taking a course of drug therapy allows you to reduce the heart rate, reduce the activity of renin in the plasma. The described hypotensive effect helps to improve well-being, increase efficiency and sexual activity. Reduces the risk of developing arrhythmias and tachycardia, stroke or myocardial infarction during sexual intercourse.

Peculiarities of drug absorption

The maximum effect after taking the pill is achieved in about 3-4 hours. Bisoprolol does not disrupt the respiratory tract and metabolic processes, has no noticeable negative inotropic properties. After consuming one tablet, the effect can last up to 24 hours. It is possible to achieve a steady decrease in blood pressure after regular use of the drug after 14 days. The bioavailability level is kept at around 90%. The drug is almost completely absorbed in the digestive tract and guarantees a long-term antiarrhythmic effect. Cleansing the body of the active components of the drug is observed 12 hours after the capsule is absorbed.

Method of application

The pharmaceutical product is intended for oral administration. Concor is drunk no more than 1 time a day with a sufficient amount of liquid. The pills should be taken in the morning, before breakfast. Dragee with a yellow coating must be swallowed without chewing, rubbing or breaking into pieces. Antianginal medication must not be combined with any alcoholic beverages.

Dosage

The traditional starting dose of the drug is 5 mg per day. Some patients may take an increased amount of bisoprolol fumarate as recommended by their doctor. Drug therapy is carried out under close medical supervision. Before prescribing a pharmaceutical product, the doctor must make sure that the cardiovascular pathology has overcome the stage of exacerbation. The average duration of a treatment course reaches at least 14 days. In some cases, a physician may prescribe a gradual increase in dosage from 2.5 to 20 mg per day. At the same time, the specialist constantly monitors the level of the patient's body susceptibility to drug exposure.

Reducing the dosage of the drug

Special groups of patients require the use of a reduced amount of active ingredients. Among these patients:

• persons with severe liver and kidney pathologies
• patients of the older age group
• patients with diabetes mellitus with significant fluctuations in plasma glucose levels
• patients on a strict diet
• patients receiving desensitizing therapy
• persons with moderate disorders of peripheral arterial circulation

Comprehensive Treatment Application

In the presence of certain diseases, patients need systemic drug therapy. In particular, after the diagnosis of pathologies of the respiratory tract, bronchodilating agents are prescribed to the patient together with the concor. Individuals with adrenal tumor are treated with adrenergic blockers.

Consequences of overdose

Taking excessive doses of a pharmacological agent can cause:

• a drop in plasma sugar
• airway spasms
• an attack of acute heart failure
• a significant decrease in blood pressure
• a decrease heart rate

Contraindications

Doctors do not prescribe Concor to the following categories of patients: