Fixocard 50mg 10pcs

Amlodipine & Atenolol is indicated in:
 

• Hypertension not controlled by monotherapy
• Angina pectoris & hypertension co-existing diseases
• Post MI patients
• Refractory angina pectoris where nitrate therapy has failed

Dosage: The recommended dosage is one tablet daily of (Amlodipine 5 mg & Atenolol 50 mg) or (Amlodipine 5 mg & Atenolol 25 mg). Depending upon the therapeutic response, titration of the dosage is recommended. In elderly patients, it is advisable to initiate the therapy with ½ tablet of fixed dose combination of Amlodipine & Atenolol (i.e. 2.5 mg of Amlodipine & 25 mg Atenolol).

Side effects: The combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol is well tolerated. Overall side effects include fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.