Introduction

Uses of Ancor Plus 2.5

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Ancor Plus 2.5

Nausea
Constipation
Fatigue
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities
Slow heart rate
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose intolerance
Altered blood lipid level
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased calcium level in blood

How to use Ancor Plus 2.5

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 Plus 2.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ancor Plus 2.5 works

Ancor Plus 2.5 is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker. It works specifically on the heart to improve its efficiency of pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Quick Tips

It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not stop taking Ancor Plus 2.5 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Ancor Plus 2.5 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Ancor Plus 2.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Ancor Plus 2.5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Ancor Plus 2.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Driving: It is not known whether Ancor Plus 2.5 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION – Kidney: Ancor Plus 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor Plus 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Ancor Plus 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor Plus 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.