PRESOLAR

Description

Presolar 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a prescription antihypertensive medicine manufactured by Cipla Ltd. It contains a combination of Atenolol (50mg) and Nifedipine (20mg), both of which act on the cardiovascular system to control high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent related complications.

How It Works

• Atenolol (50mg): A beta-blocker that works by slowing down the heart rate and reducing the force of heart contractions, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing oxygen demand of the heart.

• Nifedipine (20mg): A calcium channel blocker (CCB) that relaxes the blood vessels, improves blood flow, and reduces the workload on the heart.

Together, this combination provides a synergistic effect in controlling high blood pressure and preventing strain on the heart.

Medical Uses

• Treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Management of angina pectoris (chest pain due to poor blood flow to the heart)

• Helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure associated with long-term high blood pressure

• Can be prescribed when single-drug therapy does not provide adequate control

Benefits

• Dual mechanism: lowers heart rate (Atenolol) + dilates blood vessels (Nifedipine)

• Provides better blood pressure control than monotherapy

• Reduces episodes of angina (chest pain)

• Prevents long-term cardiovascular complications

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, fatigue, headache

• Slow heartbeat or palpitations

• Swelling in ankles or feet (due to nifedipine)

• Cold hands/feet, shortness of breath (due to atenolol)

• Rare: low blood pressure, mood changes, sleep disturbances

Warnings & Precautions

• Should not be stopped suddenly; tapering under medical supervision is necessary

• Not recommended in patients with severe heart failure, asthma, or very slow heart rate

• Caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment

• Avoid alcohol and excessive salt intake

• Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding only if prescribed by a doctor

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, and kidney/liver function is advised

Summary

Presolar 50 mg/20 mg Capsule (Cipla Ltd.) combines the power of Atenolol (50mg) and Nifedipine (20mg) to effectively control high blood pressure and manage angina. By lowering the heart’s workload and relaxing blood vessels, it ensures better circulation and reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular complications like heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.