Atenolol + Nifedipine

Atenolol + Nifedipine is a combination drug that is composed of atenolol, a beta blocker; and nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker. This drug is used in the treatment of hypertension. Atenolol is a beta1-selective adrenergic receptor blocker with negative inotropic and chronotropic effects, further bringing about decreased blood pressure, reduced myocardial oxygen demand and heart rate. Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker. It is a heart and blood vessel vasodilator, which decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow to the heart.

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

Atenolol + Nifedipine is used in the following conditions:

Angina pectoris
Hypertension

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

Warnings

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

History of wheezing
Asthma
Obstructive respiratory disease
Pronounced bradycardia
Second or third degree heart block
Sick sinus syndrome
SA block
Systolic pressure <90 mmhg
Overt or decompensated cardiac failure
Aortic stenosis
Unstable angina
Acute attacks of angina
Acutemyocardial infarction or within 1 month of MI
Cardiogenic shock
Severe peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
Acidosis
Severe renal impairment
Untreated phaeochromocytoma
Malignant hypertension
Lactation
Pregnancy
Women of child-bearing age

Side Effects

Atenolol + Nifedipine may have the following side effects:

Headache
Flushing
Purpura
Impotence
Dizziness
Gastrointestinalupsets
Edema
Fatigue

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:

Conduction defects
Poor cardiac reserve
Controlled heart failure
Peripheral circulatory disorders
First degree heart block
Mild heart failure
Prinzmetal’s angina
Renal or hepatic impairment

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

Atenolol + Nifedipine may interact with the following medicines:

Clonidine
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Theophylline
Nifedipine
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Phenobarbital
Cisapride
Quinupristin/dalfopristin
Nefazodone
Valproic acid
CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors
Cimetidine
TCAs
Narcotics
Barbiturates
Nitrates
Phenothiazines
Lidocaine
Chloroform
Procainamide
ΒetA-adrenoceptor stimulants

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

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Bronchospasm
Hypotension
Acute cardiac failure

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Tenofed sr