Amlodipine 5mg + Atenolol 50mg

Product Introduction

Amlodipine 5mg + Atenolol 50mg is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure and angina. It contains amlodipine, a calcium-channel blocker, and atenolol, a beta-blocker. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, while atenolol slows the heart rate and reduces the heart's workload. Together, they help lower blood pressure and reduce episodes of heart-related chest pain. This medicine is not used for sudden chest pain or a hypertensive emergency. Do not stop it suddenly unless the doctor tells you to, as abrupt withdrawal of a beta-blocker can worsen chest pain, heart rhythm problems, or blood pressure control.

How to use

Take Amlodipine 5mg + Atenolol 50mg at the dose and time advised by the doctor, with or without food. Take it at the same time each day. Do not stop it suddenly, and do not use extra doses for sudden chest pain.

How it works

Amlodipine 5mg + Atenolol 50mg combines two actions. Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels. Atenolol slows the heartbeat and reduces the force of contraction. These effects lower blood pressure and reduce oxygen demand on the heart.

Common side effects

Common effects may include headache, tiredness, dizziness, slow pulse, swelling of ankles, flushing, nausea, cold hands or feet, or constipation. Seek urgent help for fainting, severe dizziness, wheezing, worsening chest pain, very slow heartbeat, or swelling of the face or throat.

Important information

Monitor blood pressure and pulse as advised. Tell the doctor about asthma or breathing disease, heart block, very slow pulse, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney or liver disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other blood-pressure or heart medicines.