Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Amlodipine(5mg), Atenolol(50mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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You can take Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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.
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. Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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 Angitol 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
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.
If you are suffering from metabolic acidosis, a condition when the body produces excess acid.
If you have a hormone-secreting tumour in the adrenal gland (Pheochromocytoma).
If you have a blood circulation problem due to it affects the blood supply to different body parts.
Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Amlodipine + Atenolol tablet is indicated in the management of hypertension not controlled by monotherapy. This drug is also used in patients with angina pectoris and hypertension as a co-existing disease.
AMLODIPINE+ATENOLOL is known to interact with potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, eplerenone, spironolactone), anti-depression medication (lithium), high blood pressure-lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide), drugs used to control lipid levels in the blood (atorvastatin, simvastatin), medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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. Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet if I feel well?
No, keep using Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet cause headache?
Yes, the use of Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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 Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Angitol Plus 5 mg/50 mg 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.
