Amlodipine+Atenolol is a combination of two medications, a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and a beta-blocker (atenolol).

Amlodipine+Atenolol are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

mlodipine+Atenolol are also used to relieve chest pain (angina), and can be helpful after a heart attack.

Amlodipine affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This results in relaxation of blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do.

Atenolol reduces the workload on the heart and helps it to beat more regularly. Atenolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension).

Amlodipine+Atenolol combination is thereby used effectively in lowering blood pressure.

Adults
1 tablet to be taken once daily.

If you miss a Amlodipine+Atenolol dose
If you miss an Amlodipine+Atenolol dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be at least 8 hours gap between doses.

Amlodipine+Atenolol Overdose
Amlodipine+Atenolol overdose can produce serious consequences. Contact medical emergency center immediately in case of overdose of Amlodipine+Atenolol.

Symptoms

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• calcium salts
• cocaine
• hawthorn
• medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
• medicines for diabetes
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines to control heart rhythm
• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
• barbiturates such as phenobarbital
• bosentan
• grapefruit juice
• herbal or dietary supplements such as ginger, gingko biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, ephedra, melatonin, went yeast
• local anesthetics or
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Most Important Fact about Amlodipine+Atenolol
Do not stop taking Amlodipine+Atenolol without first talking to your doctor, even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Amlodipine+Atenolol , your condition could become worse.

Amlodipine+Atenolol precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Amlodipine+Atenolol can cause serious fetal harm (possibly death) if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

More common side effects of Amlodipine+Atenolol may include:

• drowsiness
• facial flushing
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain or gas
• weakness or fatigue
• anxiety
• diarrhea
• difficulty sleeping
• dry itching skin
• dry or burning eyes
• unusual tiredness

Less common side effects of Amlodipine+Atenolol may include:

• changes in vision
• cold, tingling, or numb hands or
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