Amlodipine( 5mg )+ Atenolol( 50 mg)
| Composition | Amlodipine( 5mg )+ Atenolol( 50 mg) |
|---|---|
| Indications | This is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and atenolol which lower blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. |
| Uses | Amlodipine+Atenolol is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. |
| Side effects | Sleepiness, Headache, Ankle swelling, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Slow heart rate, Palpitations, Nausea, Edema (swelling), Constipation, Tiredness, Cold extremities |
