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Amlopres AT (Amlodipine 5mg+ Atenolol 50mg)

Uses

Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and severe pain in the chest. Atenolol is used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), prevent chest pain (angina), treat uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias) and in the early treatment following a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

How it works

Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blocker. It reduces the amount of calcium that enters the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and heart. As muscle cells require calcium to contract, reducing the flow of calcium causes the muscle cells to relax and blood vessels to dilate, reducing blood pressure, force and rate of the heartbeat. It improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Atenolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. It acts by blocking receptors (beta-1 adrenergic receptor) in the heart and peripheral blood vessels resulting in slowing of heart rate and relaxing of blood vessels thereby lowering blood pressure. Atenolol reduces oxygen requirement at any level of activity making it useful for long-term management of heart attacks caused by restricted blood flow to the heart.

Amlodipine Besylate is a long-acting dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker. This is the most common drug that is recommended for the lower hypertension and treatment of angina or chest pain.  Lowering high blood pressure (Hypertension) is helpful in preventing strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is a quite helpful drug in increasing the ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.

When should you avoid it?

You should not take Amlodipine Besylate if you:

• Are allergic to Amlodipine Besylate or any other ingredients
• Have liver problems
• Have unstable angina
• Have any other heart problems
• Have congestive heart failure
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Have  porphyria
• Are breastfeeding

How much to take?

The drug should always be taken according to the prescribed by the physician. It should be maintained that you should take the drug regularly and timely. The general recommended dose starts from 5 mg and it can be increased up to 10 mg depending upon the patient’s condition and demand.

According to the progression of time and response of the patient, dose adjustments are generally done. Always take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.

Who is the manufacturer?

Amlopres AT is manufactured by Cipla Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical giant. It is available on our websites in the pack of 30, 60 and 90 tablets.

How to take it?

You must swallow the whole tablet with one glass full of water. Do not crush or chew it.

When to take?

Amlodipine Besylate is taken once daily with or without food. It is the best way to take medicine the same time daily because it shows the best results and helps to remember when to take the drug.

For how long should it be taken?

It is important to take the drug for the time period prescribed by the doctor. Sudden discontinuation of medicine or any kind of variation in the dose can cause adverse reactions. So, before stopping the drug intake, always consult your physician first.

What if you take too much (overdose)?

You may need urgent medical attention if you experience below-mentioned symptoms:

• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Red skin rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fainting
• Rapid heart rate

What if you miss the dose?

In case you miss the dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose then skip the dose and take your next dose at the correct time. Do not double up the dose in order to compensate for the missed one.

What are the side effects?

All medicines have their side effects, sometimes they are serious but most of the times they are not. Common side effects are mentioned below:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tired feeling
• Stomach pain
• Flushing
• Swelling of legs or ankles

Serious side effects which need medical attention are as follows:

• Lightheadedness
• Fast heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Pain in arms or shoulders
• General illness
• Fatigue

Are there any possible drug interactions?

Always inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking to date. Give a complete list of prescription or non-prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, the doctor is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Amlodipine Besylate. The following drugs are seriously contraindicated with amlodipine:

• Dantrolene
• Simvastatin
• Diltiazem
• Ivacaftor
• Nefazodone
• Alfuzosin
• Calcium carbonate
• Calcium chloride
• Calcium citrate etc.

What are the things to be taken care of?

• Don’t use the expired medicine
• Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
• This medicine can pass into breast milk and can cause fetal harm
• Limit the intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid activity that requires alertness as it causes dizziness
• Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly
•  In patients with coronary artery disease, angina and myocardial infarction may develop with this drug. So, there is need to do dose adjustment
• Don’t exceed the recommended dose
• Edema may develop in some patients within 2-3 weeks of starting the therapy

Expert advice

Take the appropriate dose of amlodipine with any liquid, with or without food at any fixed time each day.
Do not drive if you experience side effects like dizziness, sleepiness or blurred vision on taking amlodipine.
Check your blood pressure one week after starting this drug and consult your doctor if it has not improved.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Consult your doctor if it doesn’t improve over time. Do not start or continue amlodipine tablets and consult your doctor:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amlodipine or any of its other ingredients.
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions

Amlodipine

Q. Is amlodipine safe?
Amlodipine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is amlodipine safe during pregnancy?
Studies in animals have shown risk to a fetus; however, there are no sufficient studies in humans. This drug may be used in pregnant women if the benefit outweighs the risk. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Is amlodipine a diuretic/ blood thinner/ beta-blocker/ statin/ ACE inhibitor or a nitrate?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, not a diuretic, blood thinner, beta-blocker, statin, ACE inhibitor or nitrate.

Q. Can I take amlodipine with Sildenafil?
Amlodipine does not have any significant interaction with sildenafil, however, consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause gout or coughing?
Amlodipine does not cause gout, in fact, it can be taken by gout patients for the appropriate indication. Coughing is a very rare side effect of amlodipine.

Q. What is Eslo 2.5 or Amlopres-5 used for?
Eslo 2.5 or Amlopres-5 are some of the trade names of amlodipine and used for the same indications as amlodipine.