Amlodip-AT Tablet

Amlodip-AT Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina. 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.

Amlodip-AT 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.

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

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. Amlodip-AT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Amlodip-AT Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

Q: What if you forget to take Amlodip-AT Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Amlodip-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.

You have been prescribed Amlodip-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.

Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using Amlodip-AT Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Amlodip-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 Amlodip-AT Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Amlodip-AT Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlodip-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 Amlodip-AT Tablet?

Amlodip-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 Amlodip-AT Tablet cause headache?

Yes, the use of Amlodip-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 Amlodip-AT Tablet?

Yes, the use of Amlodip-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.

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Amlodip-AT Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Headache

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Slow heart rate

Palpitations

Nausea

Edema (swelling)

Constipation

Tiredness

Cold extremities

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlodip-AT Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlodip-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.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlodip-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.

Driving:UNSAFE

Amlodip-AT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Amlodip-AT Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Amlodip-AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlodip-AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver:CAUTION

Amlodip-AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlodip-AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Amlodip-AT Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer Inc.; 1987 [revised May 2011]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Atenolol. Ruislip, Middlesex: Thame Laboratories; 2015 [revised 16 Oct. 2015]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Availale from: View
ScienceDirect. Amlodipine. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View