DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of DavaIndia Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of DavaIndia Capsule

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Nifedipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of DavaIndia Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of DavaIndia

Ankle swelling
Headache
Tiredness
Palpitations
Cold extremities
Sleepiness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Slow heart rate
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Constipation

How to use DavaIndia Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take DavaIndia Capsule?

If you miss a dose of DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule

₹2.4/Capsule

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Abbott L

₹2.8/capsule

17% costlier

Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹2.33/capsule

3% cheaper

CARDULES PLUS 50MG/20MG CAPSULE

Abbott L

₹3.99/capsule

66% costlier

Calbeta 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹20/capsule

733% costlier

Presolar 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Cipla Ltd

₹4.25/capsule

77% costlier

Quick tips

DavaIndia Capsule

You have been prescribed DavaIndia Atenolol+Nifedipine 50mg/20mg Capsule for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

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Marketer details

Name: Davaindia Generic Pharmacy

Address: DavaIndia Corporate Office- 1, Near Batliboi, Unity Industrial Estate, Pandesara, Udhna, Surat, Gujarat 394210

Country of origin: India

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