Amlosure AT Tablet

WHAT IS AMLOSURE AT?

AMLOSURE AT contains combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol

WHAT AMLOSURE AT IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat

High blood pressure
Chest pain due to narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart muscle
Uneven heart beats or heart attack

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take AMLOSURE AT exactly as your doctor has told you
This medicine can be used before or after food
You should take this medicine at the same time each day with a drink of water
Do not take AMLOSURE AT with grapefruit juice.

If you take more AMLOSURE AT tablets

If you have taken too much AMLOSURE AT, contact your nearest hospital casualty department

If you forget to take AMLOSURE AT tablets

If you forget to take a tablet, leave out that dose completely
Take your next dose at the right time
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking AMLOSURE AT tablets

Consult your doctor before you stop taking this medicine

STORAGE:

Keep out of reach of children
Do not use your tablets after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

You can take Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day.

Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.

Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. click here : Amlosure AT

side effects

It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlosure  5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver

Amlosure 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlosure AT 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlosure AT 5mg/50mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.