Emconcor Chf
Emconcor CHF helps your heart pump blood more effectively by slowing down your heart rate, which is used to treat chronic heart failure.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Bisoprolol fumarate
Manufacturer
MERCK OY
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose, starting with a small amount and slowly increasing it over time.
Method
Take the tablet with water in the morning, with or without food. Do not chew or crush the tablet; it can be divided into two equal halves if needed.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 10 mg bisoprolol.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling tired, weak, dizzy, or having headaches.
- •Cold or numb hands or feet.
- •Low blood pressure (hypotension).
- •Stomach or gut problems like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.
- •Slow heart rate (bradycardia).
- •Worsening of heart failure.
RARE
- •Sleep problems or depression.
- •Feeling dizzy when standing up.
- •Breathing difficulties (dyspnoea) in patients with asthma or chronic lung disease.
- •Muscle weakness or muscle cramps.
- •Hearing problems.
- •Allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
- •Reduced tear flow (important if you wear contact lenses).
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis), which can cause yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- •Changes in blood test results related to liver function or fat levels.
- •Allergic reactions like itching, redness, or rash, sometimes with swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat, or breathing difficulties.
- •Erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting or keeping an erection).
- •Nightmares or seeing/hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations).
- •Fainting.
- •Eye irritation and redness (conjunctivitis).
- •Hair loss.
- •Psoriasis (a skin condition) appearing or getting worse, or psoriasis-like rash.
- •Slow or irregular heart rate.
Important Warnings
- Do not take Emconcor CHF if you are allergic to bisoprolol or any other ingredients in the tablet.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe asthma, severe circulation problems in your limbs (like Raynaud's syndrome), or certain serious heart conditions like acute heart failure, a very slow heartbeat, or very low blood pressure.
- Never stop taking Emconcor CHF without talking to your doctor first, as stopping suddenly can make your condition much worse.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Emconcor CHF as it may harm the baby.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines, especially when starting treatment, changing dose, or when drinking alcohol. Be careful.