Atenolol + Nifedipine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atenolol + Nifedipine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe for pregnant women?
Atenolol + Nifedipine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe during breastfeeding?
Atenolol + Nifedipine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Kidneys?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Liver?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Heart?
Side effects of Atenolol + Nifedipine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Atenolol + Nifedipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atenolol + Nifedipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atenolol + Nifedipine habit forming or addictive?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Atenolol + Nifedipine
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Atenolol + Nifedipine to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atenolol + Nifedipine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atenolol + Nifedipine with alcohol will be.
Yes, Atenolol + Nifedipine is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as headache, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Atenolol + Nifedipine contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Yes, sometimes Atenolol + Nifedipine might cause cough reflex. It occurs due to bronchoconstrictive (narrowing of the airways) effect of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive coughing after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor.
No, Atenolol + Nifedipine does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Take Atenolol + Nifedipine once or twice in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because of the presence of food does not affect its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, thyrotoxicosis, and improper liver or kidney function.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
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