Amlodipine+bisoprolol
About Amlodipine+bisoprolol
Amlodipine+bisoprolol belongs to the class of medicines called antihypertensives used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
Amlodipine+bisoprolol contains Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Bisoprolol (beta blocker). Amlodipine acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Bisoprolol helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
Take Amlodipine+bisoprolol with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. You may have common side effects like headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. Prolonged intake of Amlodipine+bisoprolol may lead to a lowering of blood pressure. So, you must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack, or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juices with Amlodipine+bisoprolol as it can increase the concentration of Amlodipine+bisoprolol and worsen its side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amlodipine+bisoprolol, is pregnant or planning to get pregnant, is breastfeeding, has liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, heart valve problem or heart attack. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. Amlodipine+bisoprolol is prescribed to adults and children more than six years of age.
Uses of Amlodipine+bisoprolol
Medicinal Benefits
Amlodipine+bisoprolol is a combination of two medicines namely: Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, which together helps in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Bisoprolol (beta blocker) helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
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Side Effects of Amlodipine+bisoprolol
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Increased blood potassium level
- Cold extremities
- Gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea
- Fatigue
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.
FAQs
It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal as blood pressure can shot up any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately
Usually, Amlodipine+bisoprolol is prescribed for a long term or life long treatment for heart-related chronic conditions and disorders. You should follow the doctor's advise and take it until your doctor tells to stop. Suddenly stop taking Amlodipine+bisoprolol may raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of heart att
Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Amlodipine+bisoprolol as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with general anaesthesia before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Amlodipine+bisoprolol.
In case, you have missed a dose of Amlodipine+bisoprolol, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both the doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of Amlodipine+bisoprolol will lead to low blood pressure.
Yes, Amlodipine+bisoprolol is known to cause ankle swelling. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.
Yes, Amlodipine+bisoprolol can cause dry mouth. Therefore, it is always advised to increase fluid intake while taking Amlodipine+bisoprolol. If you still feel excessive thirsty, please consult your doctor and do as advised for best results of Amlodipine+bisoprolol.
