Amlodipine Besylate & Atenolol Tablets

Amlodipine Besylate+Atenolol Tablets are primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain). The dual mechanism of Amlodipine Besylate and Atenolol helps to lower the blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload. This combination medicine is used when a single medication is not sufficient to control blood pressure effectively. It is also used to improve heart function, where the Amlodipine (a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker) relaxes and widens the blood vessels, while the Atenolol (a beta-blocker) helps to slow down the heart rate and reduce the force of heart contraction. Both active ingredients work together to make the heart more efficient at pumping blood.

Composition: Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg & Atenolol 50 mg

Medical Benefits of Amlodipine Besylate+Atenolol Tablets

• The formulation of Amlodipine Besylate and Atenolol is used to treat heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
• The presence of Amlodipine Besylate inhibits the entry of calcium into the heart, which relaxes and widens the muscles for better blood flow.
• It is beneficial to prevent sudden spasm of the coronary artery, which is the workload of the heart to pump the blood around the body.
• This medicine lowers high blood pressure, which reduces the chance of a heart attack or stroke.

Directions to Use

• Take the prescribed Amlodipine Besylate+Atenolol Tablet whole at once and swallow it with a glass of water without any alteration with the medicine (break, chew, or crush).
• Follow the doctor’s prescribed dosage course and avoid skipping or discontinuing the medicine.
• Take this tablet consistently at the same time; it will help to maintain the efficacy of this tablet.

Precautions to be Considered While Taking this Tablet

• Avoid this medicine in case you have any allergies to any of these ingredients. Take the doctor’s advice for a proper dosage recommendation.
• It is contraindicated for patients with aortic stenosis (a heart valve problem).
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women need to consult with a doctor before taking this medicine.
• Be cautious while taking this tablet to children without any prescription (as it is given to children above the age of 6 years old under medical supervision).
• Caution in patients with COPD, thyrotoxicosis, cognitive failure, vasospastic angina, hepatic, and renal impairment. Always consult with a doctor if you have any of these cases.

Common Side Effects

Most patients find it safe, but a very few have experienced some side effects. These side effects are usually mild or moderate and tend to resolve as your body adjusts to the medication. The possible side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Mild headache or fatigue
• Ankle or leg swelling
• Nausea
• Abdominal congestion or stomach upset
• Cold Extremities (hands and feet)

If these side effects are persistent or severe, then immediately seek the help of a doctor and further take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the reason to combine Amlodipine with Atenolol rather than add more BP medicine dose?

A: The combination manages the blood pressure by relaxing the vessels, together with slowing down the rate of the heart, and is more effective when the use of single drugs to control blood pressure has been unsuccessful in providing consistent blood pressure control.

Q: What is the effect of this tablet in lowering the workload of the heart during angina attacks?

A: Amlodipine enhances the blood flow by enlarging the arteries, whereas Atenolol diminishes the speed of contractions of the heart, making oxygen requirements slow, and alleviates the symptoms of chest pain efficiently.

Q: Would this medication prevent sporadic spasms of the coronary artery?

A: Yes, it dilates the coronary arteries and maintains a normal beating of the heart, reducing the possibility of unexpected cases of artery spasms, which may cause chest pains or heartache.

Q: Is it possible to use this combination in the management of long-term blood pressure?

A: When administered regularly in its prescribed form, it will prevent blood pressure from remaining stable and the strain on the heart due to uncontrolled hypertension in the long run.

Q: What is the reason patients with aortic stenosis should not take this type of pill?

A: The interaction between the changes in blood pressure and cardiac output in aortic stenosis may aggravate the symptoms, and this combination cannot be used without the close supervision of a cardiologist.

Q: What are the precautions to be taken by patients with a lung or thyroid condition?

A: Beta-blockers such as Atenol should be taken with caution, and patients with COPD or thyrotoxicosis should visit a doctor, as they may conceal or exacerbate their respiratory conditions.

Q: What is the need for being consistent regarding timing when taking this medicine daily?

A: The consistency of consuming it at the same time every day ensures a constant level of the drug in the body and guarantees the efficient control of blood pressure, and prevents sudden changes in the heart system.

Q: What is the role of Jamkas Pharma in the management of the reliability of the treatment?

A: Jamkas Pharma specializes in controlled-formulations of cardiovascular preparations intended to promote good combination treatments and reliable results in managing hypertension treatments.