Atenolol + Nifedipine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Atenolol + Nifedipine Benefits & Uses

Atenolol + Nifedipine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Angina

Atenolol + Nifedipine Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mg atenolol and 20 mg nifedipine per capsule
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mg atenolol and 20 mg nifedipine per capsule

Atenolol + Nifedipine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atenolol + Nifedipine is used -

Severe

Ankle Swelling

Moderate

Wheezing
Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema

Mild

Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness
Flushing
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Common

Blurred vision
Cold hands

Atenolol + Nifedipine Related Warnings

Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe for pregnant women?

Atenolol + Nifedipine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Atenolol + Nifedipine without medical advice.
Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe during breastfeeding?

Atenolol + Nifedipine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the 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?

Information about safety of Atenolol + Nifedipine for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Severe Interaction of Atenolol + Nifedipine with Other Drugs

Atenolol + Nifedipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amifostine

Amiodarone

Ampicillin

Cabergoline

Glibenclamide (Glyburide)

Charcoal

Clonidine

Dipyridamole

Gliclazide

Caffeine

Moderate

Duloxetine

Ergotamine

Felodipine

Fentanyl

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Pseudoephedrine

Atenolol + Nifedipine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atenolol + Nifedipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Low Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Glaucoma
Myasthenia Gravis
Tachycardia
Heart Failure
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Atenolol + Nifedipine

Is this Atenolol + Nifedipine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Atenolol + Nifedipine is addictive.

Atenolol + Nifedipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atenolol + Nifedipine

Taking Atenolol + Nifedipine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atenolol + Nifedipine

Information about the interaction of Atenolol + Nifedipine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Atenolol + Nifedipine

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Atenolol + Nifedipine?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Atenolol + Nifedipine work?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Atenolol + Nifedipine cause cough?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Atenolol + Nifedipine cause diabetes?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Atenolol + Nifedipine does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Atenolol + Nifedipine?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.