Ancor 1010mg
Tablet
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Ancor 10 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Ancor 10 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ancor 10 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Ancor 10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ancor 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Ancor 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Ancor 10 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain)... View More
Uses of Ancor 10
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Heart failure
Side effects of Ancor 10
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
How to use Ancor 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ancor 10 may be taken with... View More
How Ancor 10 works
Ancor 10 is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping b... View More
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Ancor 10 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Indication
Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Congestive heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. In some patients, 2.5 mg may be an appropriate starting dose. If the antihypertensive effect of 5 mg is ina... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <40 Initial: 2.5 mg/day.
Contraindication
Patients with cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, second or third degree AV block and marked sinus bradycardia.
Mode of Action
Bisoprolol selectively and competitively blocks beta1-receptors but has little or no effect on beta2-receptors except at high doses.
Precaution
Impaired Renal or Hepatic Function. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (10%),Dyssomnia (8%-10%),Bradyarrhythmia (9%),Upper respiratory infection (5%),Diarrhea (4%),Rhinitis (4%),Arthralgia (3%),Cough (3%),D... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Interaction
May potentiate AV conduction time and may increase negative inotropic effect w/ class I antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide, propafenone)... View More
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