Amlodipine + Metoprolol: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Benefits & Uses

Amlodipine + Metoprolol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Amlodipine + Metoprolol 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: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 50 mg metoprolol
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 50 mg metoprolol

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlodipine + Metoprolol safe for pregnant women?

Amlodipine + Metoprolol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlodipine + Metoprolol safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Amlodipine + Metoprolol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Metoprolol on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Amlodipine + Metoprolol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Metoprolol on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Amlodipine + Metoprolol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Metoprolol on the Heart?

Side effects of Amlodipine + Metoprolol rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlodipine + Metoprolol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Contraindications

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

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Asthma
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine + Metoprolol

Is this Amlodipine + Metoprolol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amlodipine + Metoprolol has not been reported.

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlodipine + Metoprolol

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amlodipine + Metoprolol to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine + Metoprolol

Consuming Amlodipine + Metoprolol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine + Metoprolol

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amlodipine + Metoprolol cause arrhythmia (Irregular heart beat)?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Amlodipine + Metoprolol causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 6 years ago

How does Amlodipine + Metoprolol work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Amlodipine + Metoprolol is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question about 6 years ago

Does Amlodipine + Metoprolol cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Amlodipine + Metoprolol can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Amlodipine + Metoprolol along with ibuprofen?

Yes, Amlodipine + Metoprolol can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can i take Amlodipine + Metoprolol with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlodipine + Metoprolol has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.