Brand Name
Amlodac-AT
Generic Name / Composition
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Amlodipine 5 mg – Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
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Atenolol 50 mg – Beta Blocker
Main Category
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Antihypertensive Combination (CCB + Beta Blocker)
Description
Amlodac-AT Tablet is a dual-action antihypertensive medicine containing Amlodipine and Atenolol.
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Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
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Atenolol reduces heart rate and workload on the heart.
Together, they are highly effective in controlling high blood pressure and preventing heart complications.
Uses / Indications
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High blood pressure (Hypertension)
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Angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood supply to heart)
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Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications
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Hypertension with high heart rate
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As prescribed by physician)
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Adults: Usually 1 tablet daily
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Can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day
Route: Oral
Side Effects
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Fatigue, dizziness, weakness
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Swelling of ankles/feet (edema)
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Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
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Cold hands and feet
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Nausea, stomach discomfort
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Rare: Low BP, shortness of breath, depression
Precautions / Warnings
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Avoid in patients with severe heart block, asthma, or very low blood pressure
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Use cautiously in diabetes (may mask signs of low sugar)
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Do not stop suddenly – may worsen angina or cause rebound hypertension
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Caution in liver or kidney impairment
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May cause dizziness – avoid driving until response is known
Drug Interactions
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Other antihypertensives (↑ risk of low BP)
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Beta-blockers (additive effect – may worsen bradycardia)
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Digoxin (↑ risk of slow heartbeat)
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Alcohol (↑ dizziness, low BP)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
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