Amtas AT 50mg Tablet 15'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Amlodipine 5 mg+Atenolol 50 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is used to manage hypertension and angina pectoris (chest pain caused due to lack of oxygen supply to the heart). It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) among heart patients. It contains a combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol which belongs to the group of medicine called Antihypertensive agents. Take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, as it could further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint. Before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, overactive thyroid gland or low blood volume as a precaution. AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with other severe heart problems apart from hypertension and angina (such as heart failure). It is also not suitable for use in patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure). Consult your doctor before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF AMTAS AT 50MG TABLETAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is used in the management of the following cardiac conditions: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Angina (chest pain)
How It Works
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET contains two medicines namely amlodipine and atenolol. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increases heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart to pump blood with a lesser force. Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and improves heart functions.
Directions for Use
Take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage and duration based on your health condition. Do not stop taking the medication abruptly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Side Effects
taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, racing heartbeat, indigestion, constipation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet and slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you. USES OF AMTAS AT 50MG TABLETAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is used in the management of the following cardiac conditions: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Angina (chest pain) HOW AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET WORKSAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET contains two medicines namely amlodipine and atenolol. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increases heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart to pump blood with a lesser force. Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and improves heart functions. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage and duration based on your health condition. Do not stop taking the medication abruptly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMTAS AT 50MG TABLETLike all medicines, AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET may cause side effects in some individuals, although not everyone gets them. Common Side Effects of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET: edema (swelling of the ankles or other body parts) headache, dizziness, sleepiness palpitations (fast heartbeat) flushing (redness and warmth of the skin) stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion changes in bowel habit tiredness, weakness muscle pains cold hands and feet slow heartbeat insomnia (sleeplessness) changes in taste tingling sensation in limbs, loss of pain sensation low blood pressure increased sweating increased urination at night inability to obtain an erection, enlargement of the breasts in men joint pain, back pain weight gain or decrease in weight Stop taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: chest pain, shortness of breath (signs of heart attack) inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGUse with CautionAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk to the nursing infant. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy after taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as it could make you feel dizzier. KIDNEYUse with CautionAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (such as dialysis). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERUse with CautionAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET if you are allergic to Atenolol, Amlodipine or to any other beta blockers (such as propranolol) or calcium antagonists (such as nifedipine, diltiazem). LUNGSUse with CautionAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who have or previously had any breathing problems such as asthma. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems such as heart failure, aortic stenosis (narrowing of arteries) or cardiogenic shock (inability of heart to pump blood). It should be used with caution in patients having a history of recent heart attack or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSAMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have severe low blood pressure (hypotension) have a very poor blood circulation have unmanaged phaeochromocytoma (a tumor present in the adrenal gland) have metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the blood) Before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have severe uncontrollable increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis) have diabetes have low blood volume (loss of fluids from the body due to vomiting or diarrhea) have thyrotoxicosis (increased activity of the thyroid gland) have psoriasis (an autoimmune skin condition causing white patches) any scheduled for any operations or procedures
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other medicines used to manage high blood pressure and angina (such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, enalapril, ramipril, metoprolol, clonidine) ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections) ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (used in management of HIV infections) rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections) dantrolene (a medicine used to manage muscle spasms) medicines used to control elevated cholesterol levels (Ex. simvastatin) medicines used to manage graft rejection and to suppress immune functions (such as tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, everlimus, cyclosporine) St. John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression) medicine used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. amiodarone, digoxin, quinidine or disopyramide) adrenaline (a medicine used to stimulate the heart) indomethacin or ibuprofen (medicines used for pain relief) medicines used to manage nose or sinus congestion and other cold remedies (such as montelukast, levocetirizine) medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, glimepiride) B. Drug-Food interaction: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, as it could lead to further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin and shortness of breath. SYNOPSIS Drug : Amlodipine, Atenolol Pharmacological Category : Calcium Channel Blocker, Beta blockers Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Angina pectoris Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Tabcap, Captab MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Amtas AT 50mg Tablet 15'S.
What are the uses of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is used to manage hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain caused by a lack of oxygen supply to the heart). By controlling blood pressure and improving oxygen supply to the heart, this medicine can also contribute to protect your heart from heart failure if you are suffering from previous history of heart attack.
What type of medicine is AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increase heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart pump blood with less force. Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart, which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and improve heart function.
How do I take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
Take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition. Continue to take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.
What should I do if I forget to take a dose of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
If you have missed a dose of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET to compensate for the missed ones.
What precautions should be followed while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
Before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have severe high or low blood pressure or other heart problems (such as narrowing of the arteries, cardiogenic shock, or a recent heart attack). Consult your doctor before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood tests recommended by your doctor without fail.
Can I consume alcohol while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, as it might make you feel dizzy.
What happens if I accidentally take more AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin, and shortness of breath.
Can AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET cause ankle swelling?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET may cause edema or swelling of the ankles in a few patients. If you experience ankle swelling, keep your legs on a table or slightly elevated from ground level. If this symptom bothers you, contact your doctor.
What are the side effects of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, racing heartbeat, indigestion, constipation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet, and a slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
Can I stop taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET suddenly?
No. Do not stop taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Can AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Can AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET be taken during breastfeeding?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk to the nursing infant. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Can I take other medicines with AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET?
Before taking AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or any herbal medicine, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
Can the use of AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Can AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET cause erectile dysfunction?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET may cause problems in erection in a few individuals. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Is AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET safe to use in patients with heart problems?
AMTAS AT 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems such as heart failure, aortic stenosis (narrowing of arteries), or cardiogenic shock (inability of the heart to pump blood). It should be used with caution in patients with a history of recent heart attacks or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
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Last Updated
28 Nov 2024