Amlopres AT Tablet

• If you are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol, or any of the ingredients of Amlopres AT tablet.
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you have heart-related diseases.
• If you have a blood circulation problem that affects the blood supply to different body parts.
• If you have a hormone-secreting tumor in the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
• If you are suffering from metabolic acidosis, a condition when the body produces excess acid.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Ankle swelling

Other General Warnings

• You have liver or kidney disorders.
• You experience that your heart condition is getting worse.
• You have high or low blood sugar levels.
• You are suffering from respiratory tract infections like asthma or obstruction of the airways.
• You have a planned surgery or operation.
• You develop a thyroid disorder during treatment with Amlopres AT tablet.
• You are above 60 years.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Amlopres AT tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not break, cut or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you take the medicine at a fixed time for better blood pressure control.
• Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Amlopres AT tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

• Amlopres AT tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It is used for the management of high blood pressure. This medicine is also helpful in managing heart-related chest pain called angina.
• Before starting Amlopres AT tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
• Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor.
• Missing a dose of your blood pressure medication can lead to serious health problems. Do not take a double dose if you have missed a dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember.
• It is recommended to avoid grapefruit, apple and orange juice for at least 4 hours of taking this medicine.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• You should try not to miss a dose of Amlopres AT tablet as it can lead to fluctuations in your blood pressure. However, if you missed a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

How Does It Work?

• Amlopres AT tablet works by the combined action of atenolol and amlodipine.
• Atenolol works by blocking certain natural chemicals in your body, like epinephrine, which ultimately helps in lowering heart rate, and blood pressure, and decreases strain on the heart.
• Amlodipine works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, thereby allowing easy blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Amlopres AT tablet works or this medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines like immunosuppressants (such as cyclosporine), medicines for heart and brain-related disorders, muscle relaxants, cholesterol-lowering medicines, etc.
• You may experience an excess drop in blood pressure if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicines, antifungal medicines, and antibiotics with this medicine.

Interactions with food items