-5%
Type: Tab. Manufacturer/Distributor: Beximco Generic Name: Atenolol 25mg & amlodipine 5mg/tablet.
Amlodipine & Atenolol is indicated in:
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- Hypertension not controlled by monotherapy
- Angina pectoris & hypertension co-existing diseases
- Post MI patients
- Refractory angina pectoris where nitrate therapy has failed
Dosage: The recommended dosage is one tablet daily of (Amlodipine 5 mg & Atenolol 50 mg) or (Amlodipine 5 mg & Atenolol 25 mg). Depending upon the therapeutic response, titration of the dosage is recommended. In elderly patients, it is advisable to initiate the therapy with ½ tablet of fixed dose combination of Amlodipine & Atenolol (i.e. 2.5 mg of Amlodipine & 25 mg Atenolol).
Side effects:Â The combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol is well tolerated. Overall side effects include fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.
