Amlodipine + Metoprolol Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Medicine Name
Amlodipine + Metoprolol Tablet
Active Ingredients
Amlodipine + Metoprolol
Drug Class
Calcium Channel Blocker + Beta-Blocker
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and, when prescribed, angina or certain heart conditions
Benefits
Helps relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate and reduce the workload on the heart
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, headache, ankle swelling and cold hands or feet may occur
Common Strengths
Combination strengths vary by product; follow the prescribed strength
Dosage
Dose is individualized according to blood pressure, heart rate, medical condition and response to treatment
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed; the specific metoprolol formulation determines the dosing schedule
How It Works
Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, while metoprolol slows the heart rate and decreases cardiac workload
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate, ankle swelling and symptoms such as dizziness or excessive fatigue may require monitoring
Important
Do not suddenly stop metoprolol or change the dose without medical advice
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
📉 Low Blood Pressure Warning:
Both medicines lower blood pressure. Excessive blood-pressure reduction may cause dizziness, weakness or fainting, particularly when treatment is started or the dose is increased.
Both medicines lower blood pressure. Excessive blood-pressure reduction may cause dizziness, weakness or fainting, particularly when treatment is started or the dose is increased.
🦶 Ankle Swelling Warning:
Amlodipine may cause swelling of the ankles or feet. Tell your healthcare professional if swelling is persistent, severe or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
Amlodipine may cause swelling of the ankles or feet. Tell your healthcare professional if swelling is persistent, severe or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
⚠️ Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🫁 Breathing Warning:
Metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective but may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or other breathing problems.
Metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective but may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or other breathing problems.
🩸 Diabetes Warning:
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this combination.