Amlolife Plus Tablet (10'S)

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You can take Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet 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 

Pharmacokinets

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist drug with distinctive pharmacokinetic characteristics which appear to be attributable to a high degree of ionisation. Following oral administration, bioavailability is 60 to 65% and plasma concentrations rise gradually to peak 6 to 8h after administration.

Atenolol is a hydrophilic betareceptor blocking drug, which is predominantly eliminated via the kidneys, only about 5% of the atenolol is metabolised by the liver. After oral administration atenolol is incompletely absorbed from the intestine, so about 50% of the beta blocker are finally biovailable.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amlolife Plus

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


Contra Indications

If you are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or similar medicines.

If you have any heart disorders like heart failure problem, irregular heartbeat and heart blockage.

If you have low blood pressure and a slow heart rate problem.

If you have experienced shock due to a heart attack.


Pregnancy Related Information

Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Indications

Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Interactions

In conclusion, atenolol and amlodipine combination exerts a superior effect on blood pressure, blood pressure variability, baroreflex sensitivity and end-organ damage. The superior effect of the combination was observed in all four models of hypertension.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Amlolife Plus 5mg/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.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet 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.


How To Use

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. Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


FAQs

Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Q. Can I stop taking Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Q. Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet?

Amlolife Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or any of its ingredients. It should be avoided in patients with history of asthma or lung disease. Also, inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you might be taking.