Concor 5

Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information

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Concor 5(Concor 5 mg)

5 mg, film-coated tablets

Bisoprolol fumarate
Concor 5 and Concor 5 mg are different trade names for the same medicine.

You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before taking the medicine, as it contains

important information for the patient.

• You should keep this leaflet, so that you can read it again if you need to.
• In case of any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not pass it on to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if their symptoms are the same.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Concor 5 and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking Concor 5
• 3. How to take Concor 5
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Concor 5
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Concor 5 and what is it used for

The active substance of Concor 5 is bisoprolol fumarate. Bisoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. These medicines affect the body's response to certain nerve impulses, especially in the heart. As a result, bisoprolol slows down the heart rate and increases the efficiency of the heart in pumping blood throughout the body. Bisoprolol at doses of 5 mg and 10 mg lowers high blood pressure.
Concor 5 is used to treat high blood pressure or coronary heart disease (chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart).

2. Important information before taking Concor 5

When not to take Concor 5

Do not take Concor 5 in the following cases:

• if you are allergic to bisoprolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),
• if you have severe asthma,
• if you have been diagnosed with severe circulatory disorders in the limbs (such as Raynaud's syndrome), which can cause tingling, paleness, or bluish discoloration of the fingers or toes,
• if you have an untreated pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal gland,
• if you have metabolic acidosis, a condition in which the blood pH is

abnormal,

• if you have acute heart failure,
• if your heart failure has worsened and you need to be given medicines that increase the heart's contractility intravenously,
• if you have symptoms of a slow heart rate,
• if you have symptoms of low blood pressure,
• if you have certain heart conditions that cause very slow or irregular heartbeats (second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sinoatrial block, sick sinus syndrome), without a pacemaker,
• if you have cardiogenic shock, a severe and life-threatening heart disorder that leads to low blood pressure and circulatory failure.

Warnings and precautions

If you have any of the following conditions, you should discuss them with your doctor before taking Concor 5; your doctor may decide that special caution is necessary (e.g., taking additional medicines or more frequent medical check-ups):

• diabetes;
• strict fasting;
• certain heart conditions (such as arrhythmias or severe chest pain at rest - Prinzmetal's angina);
• mild circulatory disorders in the limbs;
• mild asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
• the occurrence of scaly skin lesions (psoriasis), including in the medical history;
• thyroid dysfunction;
• pheochromocytoma of the adrenal medulla.

In addition, you should tell your doctor if you are planning:

• desensitization treatment (e.g., to avoid hay fever), as Concor 5 may increase the likelihood of an allergic reaction or worsen such a reaction;
• undergoing surgery under general anesthesia, as Concor 5 may alter the body's response to the medicines given.

Children and adolescents

Concor 5 is not recommended for children and adolescents.

Concor 5 and other medicines

You should tell your doctor about all medicines you are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines you plan to take.
Do not take the following medicines with Concor 5 without special recommendation by your doctor:

• certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, or arrhythmias (calcium antagonists, such as verapamil and diltiazem);
• certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure, such as clonidine, methyldopa, moxonidine, rilmenidine. However, do not stop taking these medicineswithout consulting your doctor.

Before taking the following medicines with Concor 5, you should discuss them with your doctor; your doctor may recommend more frequent medical check-ups:

• certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure or coronary heart disease (calcium antagonists of the dihydropyridine type, such as felodipine and amlodipine);
• certain medicines used to treat arrhythmias (antiarrhythmic medicines of class I, such as quinidine, disopyramide, lidocaine, phenytoin, flecainide, propafenone);

antiarrhythmic medicines of class III, such as amiodarone;

• locally applied beta-blockers (such as eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma);
• certain medicines used to treat, for example, Alzheimer's disease or glaucoma (parasympathomimetics);
• medicines used to treat acute heart disorders (adrenergic agonists, such as isoprenaline and dobutamine);
• insulin and oral antidiabetic medicines;
• agents used in general anesthesia (e.g., during surgery);
• digitalis glycosides used to treat heart failure;
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis, relieve pain and inflammation (e.g., ibuprofen and diclofenac);
• adrenaline, a medicine used to treat severe, life-threatening allergic reactions and cardiac arrest;
• any medicines that may lower blood pressure, either as a desired or undesired effect, such as antihypertensive medicines, certain antidepressants (tricyclic antidepressants), certain antiepileptic medicines or used during general anesthesia (barbiturates), and certain medicines used in psychiatric disorders characterized by loss of contact with reality (phenothiazine derivatives);
• mefloquine, used to prevent and treat malaria;
• medicines used to treat depression, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (except MAO-B);
• rifampicin, an antibiotic used to treat infections;
• ergotamine derivatives, medicines used to treat dementia and migraine headaches.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There is a risk that taking Concor 5 during pregnancy may harm the baby.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Your doctor will decide whether you can take Concor 5 during pregnancy.
It is not known whether bisoprolol passes into breast milk, so breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Concor 5.

Driving and using machines

The medicine, depending on how it is tolerated, may impair the ability to drive or operate machines. You should be particularly careful at the beginning of treatment, after increasing the dose, or when changing medicines, as well as when combining the medicine with alcohol.

3. How to take Concor 5

This medicine should always be taken as directed by your doctor. If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Concor 5 (5 mg) and Concor 10 (10 mg) are available.
Regular medical check-ups are necessary during treatment with Concor 5. This is especially important at the beginning of treatment, when increasing the dose, and when stopping treatment.
The tablet should be taken in the morning with food or independently of food, with a glass of water. The tablets should not be crushed or chewed.

Adults

In both indications, the usual dose is one Concor 5 tablet or half a Concor 10 tablet (equivalent to 5 mg of bisoprolol fumarate) once a day.
If necessary, your doctor may increase the dose to one Concor 10 tablet or two Concor 5 tablets (equivalent to 10 mg of bisoprolol fumarate) once a day.
The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once a day.

Impaired liver or kidney function

In patients with mild to moderate liver or kidney impairment, there is usually no need to modify the dosage. In patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, the dose should not exceed 10 mg of bisoprolol per day.
Experience with bisoprolol in patients undergoing dialysis is limited; however, there is no evidence that the dosage needs to be modified.

Elderly patients

Dose adjustment is not necessary.

Use in children and adolescents

Concor 5 is not recommended for children and adolescents.

Duration of treatment

Treatment with Concor 5 is usually long-term.
If treatment needs to be discontinued, your doctor will usually recommend gradual reduction of the dose, otherwise, the disease may worsen.

Taking a higher dose of Concor 5 than recommended

If you have taken a higher dose of Concor 5 than recommended, you should immediately inform your doctor. Your doctor will decide what actions to take.
Symptoms of overdose include: slow heart rate, difficulty breathing, significant drop in blood pressure, dizziness, or seizures (caused by decreased blood sugar levels).

Missing a dose of Concor 5

You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. The next morning, you should take the prescribed dose.

Stopping treatment with Concor 5

You should never stop taking Concor 5 unless your doctor recommends it. Otherwise, the disease may worsen.
If you have any further doubts about the use of this medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Concor 5 can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common(occurring in less than 1 in 10 patients)

• fatigue*, dizziness*, headache*,
• feeling of coldness or numbness in the hands or feet,
• low blood pressure,
• gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.

* These symptoms occur mainly at the beginning of treatment. They are usually mild and disappear within 1-2 weeks.
Uncommon(occurring in less than 1 in 100 patients)

• conduction disorders, worsening of existing heart failure, bradycardia (slow heart rate),
• sleep disorders,
• depression,
• asthenia (weakness),
• bronchospasm (difficulty breathing) in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
• muscle weakness or cramps.

Rare(occurring in less than 1 in 1000 patients)

• hearing disorders,
• allergic rhinitis,
• reduced tear secretion (should be considered if the patient wears contact lenses),
• hepatitis, which can cause yellowing of the skin or eyes,
• changes in the results of some blood tests, related to liver function (increased activity of AlAT and AspAT) or triglyceride levels in the blood,
• allergic reactions, such as itching, flushing, rash. You should immediately contact your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions, which may include: swelling of the face, neck, tongue, mouth, or throat, or difficulty breathing,
• impotence,
• nightmares, hallucinations,
• fainting.

Very rare(occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 patients)

• conjunctivitis (irritation or redness of the eyes),
• hair loss,
• occurrence or worsening of scaly skin lesions (psoriasis), psoriasis-like changes.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Jerozolimskie Avenue 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting side effects, you can help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Concor 5

The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Do not store above 30°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Concor 5 contains

• The active substance is bisoprolol fumarate. Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of bisoprolol fumarate.
• The other ingredients are: tablet core: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, calcium hydrogen phosphate; tablet coating: yellow iron oxide (E 172), dimeticone 100, macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E 171), hypromellose.

What Concor 5 looks like and contents of the pack

Concor 5 film-coated tablets are yellowish-white, heart-shaped, with a score line.
PVC/Al blisters in a carton box.
The pack contains 30 film-coated tablets.
For more detailed information, you should contact the marketing authorization holder or the parallel importer.

Marketing authorization holder in Croatia, the country of export:

Merck d.o.o.
Oreškovićeva ulica 6H/1
10010 Zagreb
Croatia

Manufacturer:

Merck Healthcare KGaA
Frankfurter Strasse 250
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Merck S.L.
Polígono Merck
Mollet del Vallès
08100 Barcelona
Spain

Parallel importer:

Medezin Sp. z o.o.
Zbąszyńska Street 3
91-342 Łódź

Repackaged by:

Medezin Sp. z o.o.
Zbąszyńska Street 3
91-342 Łódź
Marketing authorization number in Croatia, the country of export: HR-H-148909302-01
HR-H-148909302-03
HR-H-148909302-04
Parallel import authorization number: 28/25

Date of approval of the leaflet: 22.01.2025

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