Amlovas At 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Medical Description
Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet is an antihypertensive medicine used for treating high blood pressure and angina pectoris, a condition characterised by chest pain, tightness and squeezing in the chest radiating towards shoulders, arms and neck. It contains a combination of two medicines, namely amlodipine and atenolol, that works by lowering the blood pressure, heart rate and contractility of heart muscles.
A combination of atenolol and amlodipine as active substances is also present in the following tablets: Amlokind AT tablet, Amlopres AT 50, Amodep AT, and Amlopres AT 50. Patients with kidney and liver problems, as well as the elderly, should be cautious while taking this medicine. Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet should be used under medical prescription and for the exact duration it is prescribed.
Some common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, tiredness and stomach pain, but not everybody gets them. These side effects normally go away with time, but if you feel the side effects persist, you should consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹112.64 |
You Save | ₹15.36 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) + Atenolol(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Hypertension |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, sleepiness |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Contraindications of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to this amlodipine, atenolol or any of the ingredients of Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet.
- If you have low blood pressure.
- If you have any kind of heart-related diseases.
- If you have a blood circulation problem due to which affects the blood supply to different body parts.
- If you have a hormone-secreting tumour in the adrenal gland (Pheochromocytoma).
- If you are suffering from metabolic acidosis, a condition when the body produces excess acid.
Side effects of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Sleepiness
- Tiredness
- Ankle swelling
- Swelling
- Hot flushes
- Fluid retention
- Pounding heartbeats
Precautions and Warnings of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a liver problem or kidney problems.
- You experience that your heart condition is getting worse.
- You are suffering from high or low blood sugar level.
- 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 Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet.
- You are above 60 years.
- You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Directions for Use of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Amlovas AT 50 mg 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 can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for better blood pressure control and do not consume it more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Dosage of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose of Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet tablet include laziness, a respiratory disorder like wheezing sound, sick sinus, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, constriction of airways and low blood sugar level....
- In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. An overdose of this medicine can sometimes lead to heart failure.
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet works by the combined action of Atenolol & Amlodipine.
- Atenolol works by blocking the certain natural chemicals in your body, like epinephrine, to the heart and blood vessels which ultimately helps in lowering heart rate, blood pressure and strain on the heart....
- Amlodipine works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, thereby facilitating blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.
Interactions of AMLOVAS AT 50MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet is a combination of two medicines and there is no sufficient information available on the interaction of this combination with other medicines. Any interaction which is seen with amlodipine or telmisartan can happen with this combination too....
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorders....
- In particular, if you are taking medicines like immunosuppressants (such as ciclosporin), 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
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long do I need to take Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet?
Q: What precautions should I follow to control my high blood pressure?
- Consult a doctor and follow his prescription.
- Restrict salt intake in your diet.
- Follow a low-carb, low-fat diet.
- Do regular exercise for 30- 40 minutes every day.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
Q: What are the side effects of Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet?
Q: How much time does it take for Amlovas AT 50 mg tablet to start working?
Q: What is the content present in Amlovas AT?
Q: What is the substitute for Amlovas AT?
Q: Is there any side effects of Amlovas?
Q: How long does Amlovas take to work?
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