Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Amlodipine(5mg), Atenolol(50mg)
Strip of 15 Tablet
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You can take Amlovas-AT 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.
Amlodipine + Atenolol 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.
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.
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 Amlovas-AT
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
depression.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
complete heart block.
second degree atrioventricular heart block.
sinus bradycardia.
Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition where blood vessels constrict too much with coldness or stress.
asthma.
Amlovas-AT 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlovas-AT Tablet.
Amlovas-AT Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
AMLODIPINE+ATENOLOL is a combination of anti-hypertensive medications. Amlodipine acts by relaxing and widening the constricted blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atenolol works by slowing down the heart rate of the heart.
Atenolol and amLODIPine may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure and heart rate. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart beat.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlovas-AT Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Amlovas-AT 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Amlovas-AT 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.
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. Amlovas-AT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using Amlovas-AT Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Amlovas-AT 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 Amlovas-AT Tablet if I feel well?
No, keep using Amlovas-AT Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlovas-AT 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 Amlovas-AT Tablet?
Amlovas-AT 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.
Q. Can the use of Amlovas-AT Tablet cause headache?
Yes, the use of Amlovas-AT Tablet can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Amlovas-AT Tablet?
Yes, the use of Amlovas-AT Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
