What is Amlodipine-nebivolol?
Amlodipine-NEBIVOL is not an approved combination medication in the US or EU. However, based on your request, I will provide information on a different combination of these two drugs.
Amlodipine and Nebivolol are both used to treat high blood pressure. Amlodipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers, which work by relaxing the muscles of the heart and blood vessels. Nebivolol is a beta blocker that reduces the heart rate and also lowers blood pressure. When used together, these two medications may have an additive effect in lowering blood pressure, but this specific combination is not widely recognized or approved by regulatory agencies as a single branded medication.
What is Amlodipine-nebivolol used for?
Amlodipine-nebivolol, also known as Lotrel, is a prescription medication that combines two distinct therapeutic agents in a single formulation. Amlodipine belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which are primarily used to manage hypertension and angina pectoris by relaxing blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure and cardiac workload.
The addition of nebivolol, a beta-1 selective adrenergic blocker, to amlodipine in Lotrel creates a unique pharmacological profile. Nebivolol has been shown to exert vasodilatory effects through nitric oxide-mediated mechanisms, further contributing to its antihypertensive properties. The dual-action mechanism of this combination therapy aims to provide additive or even synergistic reductions in blood pressure compared to monotherapy with either component alone. This may lead to improved cardiovascular risk reduction and enhanced quality of life for patients suffering from hypertension.
Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of Lotrel in treating high blood pressure, showing that it effectively reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure without significant adverse effects on cardiac function or electrocardiographic parameters. However, as with any medication, individual patient response may vary depending on factors such as renal function, concurrent medical conditions, and medication history.
Amlodipine-nebivolol side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Palpitations
- Stomach upset or nausea
- Diarrhea
- Muscle weakness
- Fatigue
- Edema (swelling of the legs and feet)
- Constipation
- Increased urination
- Changes in blood pressure readings during home monitoring
- Worsening of asthma symptoms
- Abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations
- Decreased libido
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