Amlodipine (5mg)+ Atenolol (50mg)
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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, 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Amlosac AT
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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. Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet.
Amlosac AT 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.
Amlosac AT 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.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Amlosac AT 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.
No, keep using Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
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.
Amlosac AT 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.
Yes, the use of Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg 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.
Yes, the use of Amlosac AT 5mg/50mg 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.
