S Amlodipine+Atenolol

Uses	Hypertension, angina pectoris
Therapy	Anti-Hypertensive
Side Effects	Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, sleepiness, tiredness, ankle swelling

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Molecule Description

S Amlodipine+Atenolol is an antihypertensive medicine used to treat high blood pressure and angina pectoris. Angina pectoris is a condition characterised by chest pain, tightness, and a squeezing sensation in the chest that radiates toward the shoulders, arms, and neck. It consists of a combination of two medicines, namely amlodipine and atenolol. S Amlodipine+Atenolol lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and the contractility of heart muscles. Patients with kidney and liver function issues, as well as the elderly, should exercise caution when taking this medication. This medication should be used under medical supervision and for the exact duration specified by the prescription.

Uses

S Amlodipine+Atenolol is used to treat high blood pressure and also heart-related disorders such as chest pain (Angina pectoris).

Contraindications

When should one not use S Amlodipine+Atenolol

If you are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or any of the ingredients of S Amlodipine+Atenolol.
If you have low blood pressure.
If you have any kind of heart-related diseases.
If you have a blood circulation problem due to which affects the blood supply to different body parts.
If you have a hormone-secreting tumour in the adrenal gland (Pheochromocytoma).
If you are suffering from metabolic acidosis, a condition when the body produces excess acid.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Stomach pain
Sleepiness
Tiredness
Ankle swelling

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning for a pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby. If you get pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor. Your doctor will suggest a safer alternative therapy.

Breast Feeding

It is not advised to breastfeed during the treatment with this medicine as it can harm the newborn baby.

Driving

You should be cautious while driving if you are taking this medicine, especially at the beginning of treatment. You may feel dizzy and sleepy after taking this medicine. Therefore, it is better to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Avoid consuming alcohol when you are taking this medicine as it is known to cause low blood pressure when taken with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a liver problem or kidney problems.
You experience that your heart condition is getting worse.
You are suffering from high or low blood sugar level.
You are suffering from respiratory tract infections like asthma or obstruction of the airways.
You have a planned surgery or operation.
You develop a thyroid disorder during treatment with S Amlodipine+Atenolol.
You are above 60 years.
You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

S Amlodipine+Atenolol works by the combined action of Atenolol & Amlodipine.
Atenolol works by blocking the certain natural chemicals in your body, like epinephrine, to the heart and blood vessels which ultimately helps in lowering heart rate, blood pressure and strain on the heart.
Amlodipine works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, thereby facilitating blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

S Amlodipine+Atenolol is a combination of two medicines and there is no sufficient information available on the interaction of this combination with other medicines. Any interaction which is seen with amlodipine or atenolol can happen with this combination too.
Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorders.
In particular, if you are taking medicines like immunosuppressants (such as ciclosporin), medicines for heart and brain-related disorders, muscle relaxants, cholesterol-lowering medicines, etc.
You may experience an excess drop in blood pressure if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicines, antifungal medicines and antibiotics with this medicine.

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit, apple & orange juice should be avoided for at least 4 hours after taking this medicine as it can affect the absorption of S Amlodipine+Atenolol.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of S Amlodipine+Atenolol include laziness, wheezing, uneven heart rhythm, slow heartbeats, low blood pressure, constriction of airways and a drop in blood sugar levels. Seek immediate medical help in case of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose of S Amlodipine+Atenolol, if you have missed a dose; take the next dose as soon as you remember. It would be best if you never miss a dose of blood pressure medicine as it can lead to serious side effects like sudden fall in blood pressure and associated symptoms such as fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, dehydration, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do not stop taking S Amlodipine+Atenolol until and unless your doctor advises you. If you stop taking this medicine, it can lead to a sudden increase in your blood pressure, which can be very dangerous. The doctor will gradually decrease the dose as per the need.

Consult a doctor and follow his prescription. Restrict salt intake in your diet. Follow a low-carb, low-fat diet. Do regular exercise for 30- 40 minutes every day. Maintain a healthy weight.

Medicines along with the desired effect, sometimes give side effects also, however not everyone gets them. The most common side effects of this medicine are sleepiness, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, nausea, swelling in the ankle and fatigue.

It takes approximately 1 hour for this medicine to start showing its blood pressure lowering effects. However, this can vary among individual depending on their physiology and metabolism.

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