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Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Bisoprolol (beta blocker), used to treat hypertension. This combination of medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is ineffective.

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Follow the instructions as directed by your doctor. Amlodipine + bisoprolol tablets can be taken with or without food. With a glass of water, swallow the whole tablet. Do not chew, break, or chew it.

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Warnings

If you ever fainted or felt dizzy when suddenly standing up, consult your doctor before taking this medication. Avoid taking Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine can cause drowsiness or fatigue (tiredness). Avoid driving or using machines while taking amlodipine + bisoprolol.

Precautions

Before treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you are experiencing any allergic reaction to Amlodipine or Bisoprolol and its ingredients. Report to your physician if you have liver or kidney condition, heart failure, diabetes, asthma, cardiogenic shock, coronary heart disease, heart attack, hypotension (low blood pressure), or heart valve problem (stenosis). Hence, regularly monitor your blood pressure level if you have a stroke or any heart problems.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with amlodipine + bisoprolol, headache, fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness, edema (swelling), bradycardia (slow heart rate), palpitations (irregular heartbeat), cold extremities, stomach pain. Report your doctor immediately, if you experience Worsening of pre-existing heart failure (increased breathlessness) and fluid retention.

Word Of Advice

Drink plenty of water when taking this medication to avoid muscle weakness, dry mouth, and severe thirst. While using Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol, avoid consuming grapefruit and its juices as they may raise the concentration of this medicine and worsen its side effects. Limit your daily consumption of sodium chloride (table salt). Do not skip doses without consulting your doctor since this may raise blood pressure and increase the risk of a heart attack.

Frequently Asked Question

• Can I stop taking amlodipine+ bisoprolol if I feel better?
• No, even if you feel better, keep taking amlodipine+ bisoprolol until the end of the recommended course of treatment. Sudden withdrawal of this medication increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Is it safe to take Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol while drinking juice?
• No, Drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol can increase the concentration of this medication and worsen its side effects. Hence, it should be avoided while taking amlodipine+ bisoprolol.

• What are the uses of amlodipine+ bisoprolol?
• Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

• Who is contraindicated to taking Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol?
• Patients allergic to Amlodipine, bisoprolol, or any of its ingredients and with a history of asthma, lung, liver, or kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, asthma, cardiogenic shock, heart attack, hypotension, heart valve problem are contraindicated to take Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol.

• Can children use Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol?
• Yes, Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol medicine is prescribed to children over six years of age.

• After taking Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol, will I feel dizzy?
• Yes, using Amlodipine+ Bisoprolol Tablet can cause dizziness. It could happen if you unexpectedly get up from a sitting or lying posture. If you are sitting or lying down, slowly stand to avoid dizziness.