Leaflet ALOTENDIN 10mg / 5mg tablets
Indicated for: hypertension; angina pectoris
Route of administration: oral
Substance: bisoprolol + amlodipine (beta blocker + calcium channel blocker)
ATC: C07FB07 (Cardiovascular system | Beta blocking agents, other combinations | Beta blocking agents and calcium channel blockers)
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
The combination of bisoprolol and amlodipine is used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, while amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and not discontinue treatment without consulting their doctor.
Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, swelling of the legs (edema), and headaches. In rare cases, more severe adverse effects such as excessive blood pressure reduction or breathing difficulties may occur.
This combination is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Patients with severe heart failure or liver disease should consult their doctor before starting treatment.
General data about ALOTENDIN 10mg / 5mg
- Substance: bisoprolol + amlodipine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-01-2015
- Product code: W61317001
- Concentration: 10mg / 5mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 28
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-6L - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for bisoprolol + amlodipine
- 10mg/10mg
- 10mg/5mg
- 5mg/10mg
- 5mg/5mg