Amlodipine and Atenolol Tablets

Amlodipine and Atenolol Tablets

Amlodipine + Atenolol is an anti-hypertensive drug, used to cure hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes too high. It may cause damaged blood vessels, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems.

Amlodipine + Atenolol is a combination of the calcium channel blocker Amlodipine and the beta-blocker Atenolol. Amlodipine acts by causing the blood vessels to relax and dilate. It decreases the workload of the heart and makes it more effective in pumping blood through the body. Atenolol works by inhibiting stress hormones such as adrenaline and epinephrine, which results in a slowed heart rate. This lowers high blood pressure and decreases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the future.

Benefits of Amlodipine + Atenolol Tablets

Amlodipine+atenolol is a mixture of two drugs ‘anti-hypertensive’ drugs. Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker) are mainly prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, which refers to high blood pressure. Amlodipine+atenolol decreases the workload on the heart, and at the same time, the heart works more effectively in pumping the blood around the entire body and helping to relax and expand the blood vessels. Thus, it collectively helps reduce the high blood pressure lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke.

What is Amlodipine+atenolol used for?

Amlodipine+atenolol is related to the class of anti-hypertensive‚ medicine used to cure hypertension (high blood pressure).

Side Effects:-

• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Headache 
• Palpitations
• Cold extremities
• Flushing
• Slow heart rate
• Swelling
• Constipation
• Tiredness

Precautions:-

• You have been prescribed Amlodipine + Atenolol to be used in the management of high blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the likelihood of future heart attacks & strokes.
• It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when coming from a seated or horizontal position.
• Do not immediately stop taking the medicine since it may lead to sudden elevations in your blood pressure.
• Let your healthcare expert know if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-

Q. Lifestyle changes to be done while on Amlodipine+Atenolol?

Lifestyle changes would promote your health while under the medication of Amlodipine+Atenolol. Give up smoking, as this habit increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. If you are over or obese, try losing some weight. You can also maintain healthy diet patterns with fruits and vegetables during your meals. Regular exercise may make your heart healthy, and your risk of having a heart attack reduces.

Q. Is it possible to discontinue Amlodipine+Atenolol if I am feeling good?

No, continue taking Amlodipine+Atenolol as instructed by your doctor even when you feel well. Stopping Amlodipine+Atenolol can cause potentially life-threatening problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Q. Do I feel dizzy after taking Amlodipine+Atenolol?

Yes, Amlodipine+Atenolol may cause dizziness. This can happen when you get up from a lying or sitting position abruptly. To reduce the possibility of dizziness or fainting, get up slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Q. Are there any particular requirements for the storage and disposal of this drug?

Place this medicine in the airtight container or the pack it came in. The unused medicine should be disposed of according to the instructions on the pack or on the label. This should be avoided by all pets, children, and other people.