Bisoprolol fumarate is an antihypertensive drug widely used in the treatment of heart problems caused by coronary lesions or heart failure, for example.
Bisoprolol fumarate may be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Concor, sold as 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg tablets.
Price
The price of Concor can vary between 30 and 50 reais, depending on the dosage of the medicine and the number of tablets.
Indications
Concor is indicated for the treatment of stable chronic heart failure, high blood pressure and angina pectoris, depending on the dosage indicated by the cardiologist.
How to use
The mode of use of Concor should be guided by the cardiologist, but is usually started with a 5 mg tablet per day and may be increased to 1 10 mg tablet per day. The maximum recommended dose of Concor per day is 20 mg.
Side effects
The main side effects of Concor include decreased heart rate, dizziness, excessive tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.
Contraindications
Concor is contraindicated in patients with acute heart failure or episodes of decompensated heart failure, as well as in patients with cardiogenic shock, non-pacemaker AV block, sinus node disease, sinoatrial blockade, bradycardia, hypotension, severe bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Raynaud's syndrome, untreated adrenal gland tumors, metabolic acidosis, or allergy to the components of the formula.
