Esam AT Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name S(-)Amlodipine 2.5 mg+Atenolol 50 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ESAM AT TABLET is a combination of S(-)Amlodipine and Atenolol which belongs to the group of medicine called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) 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. Take ESAM AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking ESAM AT TABLET, as it could further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint. Before taking ESAM AT 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. ESAM AT 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 ESAM AT TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF ESAM AT TABLET Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Manage angina (chest pain) Prevents heart attack
How It Works
ESAM AT TABLET contains two medicines namely S(-)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. S(-)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 ESAM AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. ESAM AT TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ESAM AT TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.
Side Effects
taking ESAM AT 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 ESAM AT TABLET Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Manage angina (chest pain) Prevents heart attack HOW ESAM AT TABLET WORKSESAM AT TABLET contains two medicines namely S(-)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. S(-)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 USETake ESAM AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. ESAM AT TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ESAM AT TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF ESAM AT TABLETCOMMON 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 visual disturbances, double vision muscle pains cold hands and feet slow heartbeat UNCOMMON anxiety, depression insomnia (sleeplessness) changes in taste tingling sensation in limbs, loss of pain sensation ringing in the ears 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 RARE confusion Stop taking ESAM AT TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane) 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYESAM AT TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGESAM AT 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 MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy after taking ESAM AT TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ESAM AT TABLET as it could make you feel dizzier. KIDNEYESAM AT TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (such as dialysis). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERESAM AT TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take ESAM AT TABLET if you are allergic to Atenolol, S(-)Amlodipine or to any other beta blockers (such as propranolol) or calcium antagonists (such as nifedipine, diltiazem). LUNGSESAM AT 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 DISEASEESAM AT 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 heart attack or heart failure in the recent days. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSESAM AT TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have severe low blood pressure (hypotension) have a very poor blood circulation have unmanageed phaeochromocytoma (a tumor present in the adrenal gland) have metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the blood) Before taking ESAM AT 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 Use in pediatrics: ESAM AT 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 geriatrics: ESAM AT TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking ESAM AT 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 ESAM AT 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 ESAM AT 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 : S(-)Amlodipine, Atenolol Pharmacological Category : Calcium Channel Blocker, Beta blockers Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Angina pectoris Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ESAM AT TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store ESAM AT TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Esam AT Tablet 10'S.
What are the uses of ESAM AT TABLET?
ESAM AT TABLET is used to manage hypertension and angina. It can also be used to manage heart attack among heart patients.
What type of a medicine is ESAM AT TABLET?
ESAM AT TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes blood vessels which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. It also slows down the heartbeat which makes the heart to pump more blood with lesser force.
What happens when I stop taking ESAM AT TABLET?
Do not stop taking ESAM AT TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take ESAM AT TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum benefits.
What is the best time to take ESAM AT TABLET?
ESAM AT TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take ESAM AT TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
What to do if I forgot to take a dose of ESAM AT TABLET?
If you have missed a dose of ESAM AT TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of ESAM AT TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of ESAM AT TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
What precautions should be followed while taking ESAM AT TABLET?
Before taking ESAM AT 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 ESAM AT TABLET if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.
Can I consume alcohol while taking ESAM AT TABLET?
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ESAM AT TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
What happens if I accidentally take more ESAM AT TABLET?
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ESAM AT 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 I take ESAM AT TABLET daily?
Take ESAM AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take ESAM AT TABLET every day or not.
Can ESAM AT TABLET cause ankle swelling?
ESAM AT TABLET may cause edema or swelling of ankles in few patients. If you experience ankle swelling, keep your legs on a table or slightly elevated from the ground level. If this symptom bothers you, contact your doctor.
What are the side effects of ESAM AT TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking ESAM AT 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.
Can I stop taking ESAM AT TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Do not stop taking ESAM AT TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take ESAM AT TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Can ESAM AT TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
ESAM AT TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Can the use of ESAM AT TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. ESAM AT TABLET may affect the way your liver work. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Can ESAM AT TABLET cause erectile dysfunction?
ESAM AT TABLET may cause problems in erection in few individuals. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
04 Jan 2023