Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s belongs to a class of ‘anti-hypertensive’ medication primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes too high. This can lead to damaged blood vessels, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems. Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s contains Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker). Amlodipine acts by relaxing and widening the constricted blood vessels. This ultimately reduces the heart’s workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atenolol works by blocking stress hormones like adrenaline and epinephrine, thereby slowing down the increased heart rate. Thus, it helps lower raised blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke in the future.
Take Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. The most common side effects of Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s are nausea, sleepiness, ankle swelling, headache, palpitations, low blood pressure, cold extremities, flushing (sense of warmth in the ears, face, neck, and trunk), slow heart rate, oedema (swelling), constipation, tiredness. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem or a history of a heart attack. It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. However, kidney patients should avoid taking plenty of fluids.
BENEFITS OF AMLOVAS-AT TABLET
Amlovas-AT Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Amlovas-AT Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMLOVAS-AT TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE AMLOVAS-AT TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlovas-AT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. And also disclose to your doctor all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs other prescribed medications. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. And also, keep your doctor informed if you are taking anti-diabetic medicines along with Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s. Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s contains Atenolol, a category D pregnancy drug, so it should not be taken if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it can harm the baby. Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Amlovas AT Tablet 15’s and keeping blood pressure under check. A low salt diet, daily physical activity, losing weight in the case of people who are obese, etc., are the mainstay of the treatment of hypertension.
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