Bpc AT 5 mg / 50 mg Tablet (10'S)

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You can take Bpc AT 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.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg 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.

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 Bpc 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

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

Bpc AT 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Bpc AT 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.


Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

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.

Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Bpc AT Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Bpc AT Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

CYP3A4 inhibitors

Clomipramine

Cyclosporine

Diazepam

Ethinyl estradiol

Itraconazole

Ketoconazole

Midazolam

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Omeprazole

Typical Dosage

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

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Bpc AT 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.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Bpc AT 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.

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. Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


FAQs

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

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Bpc AT 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 Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Bpc AT 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 Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?

Bpc AT 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 Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet cause headache?

Yes, the use of Bpc AT 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 Bpc AT 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?

Yes, the use of Bpc AT 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.