Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate
Information about Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate
Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate Uses
Benidipine+Metoprolol Succinate is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate works
Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate is a combination of two medicines: Benidipine and metoprolol which lower blood pressure effectively. Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Common side effects of Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate
Sleepiness, Headache, Ankle swelling, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Slow heart rate, Tiredness, Palpitations, Nausea1a, Edema (swelling), Cold extremities, Constipation
Available Medicine for Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate
Expert advice for Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate
- You have been prescribed Benidipine + Metoprolol Succinate 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.