AMLODIPINE + ATENOLOL

Amlodipine + Atenolol is a combination drug that is made up of amlodipine and atenolol. Atenolol is a cardioselective beta blocker. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker that hinders the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into the vascular smooth muscle and cardiovascular muscle. The combination of the two drugs produces a synergistic effect, thus increasing their antihypertensive action.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Amlodipine + Atenolol is used in the following conditions:

Chronicstable angina
Hypertension

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Amlodipine + Atenolol in people with the following conditions:

2nd & 3rd degreeheart block
Cardiogenic shock
Hypersensitivity to either component
Hypotension
Overt congestive failure
Poor left ventricularfunction
Pregnancy
Sinus bradycardia

Side Effects

Amlodipine + Atenolol may have the following side effects:

Bradycardia
Breathlessness
Chestpain
Cold extremities
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dyspepsia
Dyspnoea
Fatigue
Flushing
Headache
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hypotension
Impotence
Muscle cramps
Edema
Palpitations

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Caution in diabetic patients as beta-blockers may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycaemia
Caution in patients with COPD
Congestive failure
Excessive fall of blood pressuremay occur in elderly patients
Hepatic andrenal impairment
Lactation
Not to be used in untreated phaeochromocytoma
Safety and efficacy have not been established in children
Thyrotoxicosis
Vasospastic angina
Withdrawal should be gradual

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Amlodipine + Atenolol may interact with the following medicines:

Catecholamine
Clonidine
Indomethacin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Amlodipine + Atenolol more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

You may exhibit the following symptoms in the event of an overdose:

Hypotension
Congestive cardiac failure

Available Brands:

Aloact
Amcar
Amlion
Amlibon