Introduction

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Uses of Sidoplus 50

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Sidoplus 50

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

How to use Sidoplus 50

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sidoplus 50 is to be taken empty stomach.

How Sidoplus 50 works

Sidoplus 50 is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Atenolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while atenolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Sidoplus 50 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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sidoplus 50.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Sidoplus 50 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Sidoplus 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Sidoplus 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nSidoplus 50 may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Sidoplus 50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sidoplus 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Sidoplus 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sidoplus 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nSidoplus 50 is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.