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Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide
Information about Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide
Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide Uses
Atenolol+Amiloride+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide works
Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of three medicines: Atenolol, amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood pressure when single or dual therapy is not effective. Atenolol is a beta blocker that works by slowing down the heart rate. Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics which remove extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, hydrochlorothiazide also relaxes blood vessels but causes potassium loss. Amiloride is added as it conserves potassium thereby balancing its levels in the body.
Common side effects of Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide
Nausea1a, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Cold extremities, Increased blood uric acid, Slow heart rate, Numbness of extremity, Muscle cramp, Decreased blood pressure, Increased blood lipid level, Decreased sodium level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood
Expert advice for Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Take it in the morning on an empty stomach to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide affects you.
- It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.