Amlodipine+atenolol
About Amlodipine+atenolol
Amlodipine+atenolol is an anti-hypertensive medication that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes too high.
Amlodipine+atenolol contains Amlodipine and Atenolol. Amlodipine+atenolol reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also blocks stress hormones like adrenaline and epinephrine, thereby slowing down the increased heart rate.
The most common side effects of Amlodipine+atenolol are nausea, sleepiness, ankle swelling, headache, palpitations, low blood pressure, cold extremities, flushing (sense of warmth), slow heart rate, swelling, constipation, tiredness. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Take Amlodipine+atenolol with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. Amlodipine+atenolol may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Do not chew, bite, or break the medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amlodipine+atenolol, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem or a history of a heart attack.
Uses of Amlodipine+atenolol
• Hypertension Management: Amlodipine+atenolol is frequently prescribed to control high blood pressure, promoting better cardiovascular health.
• Angina Prevention: Amlodipine+atenolol helps prevent angina attacks by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
• Heart Failure Treatment: Amlodipine+atenolol may be recommended to manage heart failure symptoms by reducing the workload on the heart.
• Improving Blood Circulation: Amlodipine+atenolol enhances overall blood circulation, ensuring better oxygen delivery to the body's organs and tissues.
Medicinal Benefits
Amlodipine+atenolol is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the smooth muscles for better blood flow.
Besides this, Amlodipine+atenolol helps prevent sudden spasm of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements.
Amlodipine+atenolol improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps it healthy.
This medicine helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Directions for Use
• Amlodipine+atenolol can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow Amlodipine+atenolol as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.
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Side Effects of Amlodipine+atenolol
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Cold extremities
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
- Slow heart rate
- Oedema (swelling)
- Constipation
- Tiredness
Drug Warnings
- Amlodipine+atenolol should not be given to the people allergic to Amlodipine+atenolol.
- Inform your physician if you have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had heart attack, or have kidney disease or liver disease before taking Amlodipine+atenolol.
- Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
- Amlodipine+atenolol can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Amlodipine+atenolol and breastfeeding.
- Amlodipine+atenolol is to be used in pregnant women only if suggested by the physician.
- Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Amlodipine+atenolol and keeping blood pressure under check.
- A low-salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help!), losing weight in the case of people who are obese, etc, are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension.
- This medicine is not recommended for children below 6 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Amlodipine+atenolol is known to interact with potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, eplerenone, spironolactone), anti-depression medication (lithium), high blood pressure-lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide), drugs used to control lipid levels in the blood (atorvastatin, simvastatin), medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Amlodipine+atenolol is known to interact with grapefruit juice and alcohol. So, it should not be taken along with the Amlodipine+atenolol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Amlodipine+atenolol is known to interact if you have kidney or liver problems, heart disease, diabetes, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure), cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeYou are recommended not to consume alcohol and Amlodipine+atenolol to avoid unpleasant side effects like lowering blood pressure (hypotension).
Pregnancy
unsafeAmlodipine+atenolol contains atenolol, which is a pregnancy category D drug. It is known to harm the baby if taken during pregnancy. So it is better to avoid intake of Amlodipine+atenolol in pregnant women in their second and third trimesters.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorAmlodipine+atenolol can pass through the breast milk and harm the baby, so it should not be taken while breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDrive with caution. Amlodipine+atenolol usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.
Liver
cautionAmlodipine+atenolol to be taken with caution, especially if you have had a history of liver disease.
Kidney
cautionAmlodipine+atenolol to be taken with caution, especially if you have had a history of kidney disease.
Children
cautionAmlodipine+atenolol is not recommended for children below six years of age without a doctor's consent. The dose is to be adjusted and guided by a child specialist only for children above six years.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.
FAQs
Amlodipine+atenolol belongs to the class of anti-hypertensive medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amlodipine+atenolol is a combination of anti-hypertensive medications. Amlodipine acts by relaxing and widening the constricted blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atenolol works by slowing down the heart rate of the heart. Thus, it collectively helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it. If you suddenly stop taking Amlodipine+atenolol, it may cause a jump in blood pressure, chest pain, or can even lead to a heart attack.
Yes, Amlodipine+atenolol is known to cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.
High blood pressure during pregnancy is called 'Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). It is harmful to both the baby and the mother. In the mother, very high blood pressure can cause seizures (fits), headache, swelling of feet, kidney damage, and a higher risk of bleeding during pregnancy and during delivery. This can also affect the baby by causing abnormal fetal heart rate, risk of stillbirth and a small baby. So, during pregnancy, you should have regular blood pressure monitoring. Visit your Obstetrician if you have any concerns about blood pressure during pregnancy.
It is also known as fluid retention or fluid overload. Due to oedema, the affected area starts swelling up. If it does not subside, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Amlodipine+atenolol can cause dizziness sometimes, so it is advised to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking Amlodipine+atenolol. In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is recommended to rest for some time until you feel better.
Yes, Amlodipine+atenolol is contraindicated in people with known allergies to any of this medicine's components. It should be avoided in people with severe kidney or liver impairment and people with anuria (reduction or absence of urine). It should also be avoided for use in pregnant women who are in the second and third trimesters of their pregnancy.
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours.
Usually, treatment with Amlodipine+atenolol is long-term, even for the rest of your life. Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking Amlodipine+atenolol.
You should take your medications regularly at the same time. In addition, changing your lifestyle may also help to control blood pressure. These changes include eating a healthy diet low in fat and salt, exercising at least half an hour every day, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking habits.
The most common side effects of Amlodipine+atenolol are nausea, sleepiness, ankle swelling, headache, palpitations, low blood pressure, cold extremities, flushing (sense of warmth in the ears, face, neck, and trunk), slow heart rate, oedema (swelling), constipation, tiredness. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Amlodipine+atenolol contains Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker).
You should take your medications regularly at the same time. In addition, changing your lifestyle may also help to control blood pressure. These changes include eating a healthy diet low in fat and salt, exercising at least half an hour every day, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking habits.
Dizziness may also occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then, sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. If you faint, call your doctor right away.
Amlodipine+atenolol is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best when you take it for a long time. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist.
You can eat and drink normally while taking Amlodipine+atenolol. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help if you have high blood pressure or another heart condition.
