• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• Continue taking this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet is mainly prescribed for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain related to the heart). This medication belongs to class of medications called as antihypertensive.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet is used for the following:
• Management of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension
• Management of heart-related chest pain, medically known as angina
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• Continue taking this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet is taken orally.
The side effects of Amlonox AT 50 Tablet include:
• Headache
• Flushing (warmth and redness in the skin)
• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Heart rhythm disturbances (irregular heartbeat)
• Nausea
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet consists of two active components:
• Amlodipine (5 mg): This calcium channel blocker relaxes blood vessels, facilitating easier blood flow and reducing cardiac workload.
• Atenolol (50 mg): As a beta-blocker, it diminishes the effects of certain hormones on the cardiovascular system, slowing the heart rate and dilating blood vessels, effectively decreasing blood pressure.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet is generally considered unsafe during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for guidance.
If you are breastfeeding, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it might enhance the risk of side effects such as dizziness.
Exercise caution and consult your doctor if you have liver problems.
Patients with kidney issues should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet may cause side effects, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Be cautious until you understand how the medicine affects you.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol, or any other ingredient in the tablet.
Amlonox AT 50 Tablet is not intended for use in children without a doctor's instruction.
Elderly patients should use this medicine under medical supervision due to potential increased sensitivity to side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
• Antihypertensives: Taking Amlonox AT 50 Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may increase the risk of hypotension.
• Cardiac medications: Medicines like digoxin can interact with Amlonox AT 50 Tablet, possibly leading to increased side effects or altered effectiveness.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): These may reduce the efficacy of Amlonox AT 50 Tablet in lowering blood pressure.
Drug-Disease Interactions
none
Daily Dose
• Take Amlonox AT 50 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage is determined based on your condition and response to the medicine.
Missed Dose
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dosage.
Overdose
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, or a very slow heartbeat. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose.
• Store Amlonox AT 50 Tablet in a dry place with temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
• Protect the medicine from direct light exposure.
• Keep this tablet out of reach of children.
• Use before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
• Adopt a low-salt diet to help manage high blood pressure.
• Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or cycling, to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Consult your doctor before beginning any exercise programme.