Concor AM is a combination treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) that contains two blood pressure-lowering medications, amlodipine and bisoprolol. Both medicines are only available on prescription. Concor AM is often prescribed when a patient has taken either of these medications alone and it hasn’t worked well enough to lower their blood pressure. It’s a branded medicine that also goes by the names Zabesta AM, Corbis AM, Bisoheart AM and Bisomax AM.
A single tablet of Concor AM should be taken around the same time once a day with or without food. It’s best to take Concor AM around the same time each day as this makes the medication more effective. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Your blood pressure will need to be monitored while taking Concor AM to ensure the dosage you’ve been prescribed is working for you.
How does Concor AM work?
Amlodipine is in a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and can be used to treat hypertension and angina. They prevent calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries, allowing blood vessels to relax and widen. In return, the heart won’t have to pump as hard, which will lower your blood pressure.
Bisoprolol is from a class of medications called beta-blockers and is used to treat hypertension, angina and atrial fibrillation. Beta-blockers work by altering the way your body responds to certain nerve impulses, especially those in the heart. This will slow down your heart rate, which lowers your blood pressure as your heart won’t be pumping as hard.
Amlodipine and Bisoprolol exist as separate medications but they can both be found in Concor AM. They work together to lower your blood pressure and treat other heart-related problems, like angina and atrial fibrillation. This makes Concor AM a more effective treatment compared to taking these medicines on their own as they work together to treat your heart condition.
What doses of Concor AM are there?
There are four doses of Concor AM:
Bisoprolol/Amlodipine
5mg/5mg (so 5mg of both ingredients)
5mg/10mg (so 5mg amlodipine and 10mg bisoprolol) 10mg/5mg (so 10mg of amlodipine and 10mg of bisoprolol)
10mg/10mg (so 5mg of both ingredients)
The starting dose of Concor AM is usually 5mg/5mg. However, your doctor will decide the dose to prescribe you based on your health and the severity of your condition. If the starting dose is not effective at lowering your blood pressure, then your doctor will increase your dosage until positive results are seen after starting this medication.
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Concor AMAmlodipine +Bisoprolol
How to take Concor AM
Always take Concor AM asinstructed by your doctor.
Swallow it whole with water.
The tablet can be taken with or without food.
Concor AM should be taken around the same time each day.
Set a reminder or an alarm to help you remember.
Take Concor AM exactly as directed.
Never take more or less than prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid alcohol during treatment as it could cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
How long does it take Concor AM to work?
On average, you may start to see the effects of Concor AM 1-2 hours after taking it. The medication is fast-acting and very effective at lowering hypertension. Each tablet will remain in your system for 24 hours. Studies show that your blood pressure should return to a healthy level around six weeks after starting treatment.
Please note that everyone is different and the amount of time it can take for your blood pressure to get to the normal range can vary depending on how high it was to start with.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Concor AM?
If you miss a dose and remember that you’ve missed it on the day it was due, you should take it as soon as you remember and continue to take the medication as normal. If you forget to take a dose and remember the following day, you should skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. You shouldn’t take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you take too much Concor AM, you should contact your doctor and take yourself to the nearest hospital immediately, especially if you start to show any symptoms of an overdose, which include sleepiness and dizziness. The amount that can lead to an overdose will vary between individuals and the dosage you’ve been prescribed.
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Concor AMAmlodipine +Bisoprolol
Concor AM might not be suitable for everyone. Read the leaflet that comes with your package before you take it, and ask our doctor if there's anything you're not sure about.
Concor AMAmlodipine +Bisoprolol
FAQ: Concor AM
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How is Concor AM different from other hypertension treatments?
Answer:
Some patients require two or more antihypertensive drugs to improve their condition. Concor AM combines two different classes of drugs — calcium channel blockers (Amlodipine) and beta-blockers (Bisoprolol) to help lower blood pressure. It’s often used by people who haven’t been able to control their blood pressure with just one medication alone.
The combination therapy that is seen in Concor AM works on varying severities of blood pressure. This means that blood pressure can be controlled similarly across a wide range of patients who suffer from hypertension. Initial combination therapy has been seen to be more effective than monotherapy as it targets multiple mechanisms within the body.
Is Concor AM similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
If you want to try a different treatment to Concor AM, other branded combination treatments work in the same way. Other treatments that are similar to Concor AM include Zabesta AM, Corbis AM, Bisoheart AM, and Bisomax AM. All of these treatments contain the same combination of medication as Concor AM and are used to treat hypertension.
Which dose of Concor AM should I use?
Answer:
Your doctor will be able to advise you on the right dose of Concor AM. They’ll assess your blood pressure and evaluate your medical history, as well as the treatments you have tried and that have worked or failed previously. You’ll usually start on a lower dose which will gradually be increased if it’s proven to be ineffective.
How effective is Concor AM?
Answer:
Concor AM is an effective treatment for hypertension. If monotherapy (use of a single drug) hasn’t worked for you, then combination therapy will be recommended. Studies show that the treatment is well tolerated at all dose levels and most patients displayed blood pressure control after 6 weeks of use.
Do I need a prescription for Concor AM?
Answer:
You do need a prescription for Concor AM. Your doctor will assess your current health status, blood pressure levels and medications that have worked or failed in the past. If they believe Concor AM would be suitable, then they’ll prescribe it to you. Your blood pressure will need to be monitored while taking Concor AM to see if the dosage needs to be altered.
Why should I buy Concor AM online with Treated?
Answer:
We, at Treated aim to make prescriptions easy. You can talk to us to get your treatment for hypertension. We’ll assess your health and recommend medications that’ll be suitable for you. But you can choose the one you prefer. You can opt to get regular deliveries for your prescribed medication according to a schedule that you choose. Changing a schedule, stopping a delivery or pausing a treatment is simple and easy.
We’re here with you throughout your journey with us. We’ll check in to make sure your treatment is working for you, and to discuss other options if you think you need to try something else.
Gottwald-Hostalek, U., Li, L. and Montenegro, P., 2016.
Bisoprolol/amlodipine combination therapy improves blood pressure control in patients with essential hypertension following monotherapy failure. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 32(10), pp.1735-1743.
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