Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Composition of Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet contains Dapagliflozin (10mg) + Sitagliptin (50mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker + Beta-blocker combination class of medicines.

Uses of Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may also be used for angina (chest pain) when prescribed
• especially in patients needing combination therapy.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps prevent complications like stroke and heart attack
• Reduces heart workload and heart rate
• May help control angina symptoms
• Provides convenient once-daily combination therapy

How Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet works

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that slows heart rate and reduces the force of contraction, decreasing cardiac workload and blood pressure. Together they provide better BP control than either alone in some patients.

How to take Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Take orally as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow tablet with water. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Sidacor 10mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause dehydration and a fall in blood pressure. It may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sidacor 10/50 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• dizziness
• headache
• tiredness
• slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• low blood pressure
• swelling of ankles/feet (peripheral edema)
• flushing
• nausea
• cold hands/feet

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with asthma/COPD (beta-blocker may worsen bronchospasm), diabetes (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), heart block, severe bradycardia, heart failure, liver disease (amlodipine), and kidney impairment (atenolol dose adjustment may be needed). Do not stop atenolol abruptly due to risk of rebound hypertension/angina. Monitor blood pressure and pulse regularly; seek care for fainting, severe dizziness, wheeze, or worsening breathlessness.

Do not take Sidacor 10/50 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), digoxin and other rate-lowering drugs (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem) may increase bradycardia/heart block risk, clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), NSAIDs may reduce antihypertensive effect, CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers affecting amlodipine (e.g., clarithromycin, azoles, grapefruit; rifampicin), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masked hypoglycaemia), alcohol (increased dizziness/low BP)

How to store Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Sidacor 10/50 mg Tablet

Sidacor 10mg/50mg Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure, or other cardiovascular events. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Sidacor 10mg/50mg Tablet. It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration), or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremor, and anxiety. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms, or unexplained nausea/vomiting. Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker + Beta-blocker combination