Active Drug Composition & Packaging
Active Ingredient: Amlodipine 5 mg + Atenolol 25 mg
Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Packaging Details: Strip of 15 tablets
Dosage Form: Tablet
Prescription Status: Prescription Required (Rx)
1. Uses & Indications
Hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain) and cardiovascular complications.
2. How It Works (Mechanism of Action)
Dual cardiovascular action: Amlodipine relaxes peripheral arterial smooth muscles causing vasodilation, while Atenolol slows heart rate and cardiac workload.
3. Dosage & Administration
Take once daily at the same time every morning with or without food. Do not discontinue abruptly.
4. Common Side Effects
Peripheral ankle swelling (edema), mild dizziness upon standing, fatigue, slow pulse, or cold extremities.
5. Safety Advice & Warnings
- Alcohol: Caution advised. Consult your physician before consuming alcohol with this medication.
- Pregnancy: Consult your cardiologist. Beta-blockers like Atenolol cross placenta and require clinical supervision.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your physician before using this medication while breastfeeding.
- Driving: May cause postural dizziness when starting therapy. Avoid driving until response is known.
- Kidney & Liver: Use with clinical caution in patients with underlying kidney or liver conditions. Dose monitoring recommended.
Alternative Substitutes (Same Drug Composition):
Amlong A-25 Tablet (Micro Labs Ltd) | Amtas-AT 25 Tablet (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | Amlovas-AT 25 Tablet (Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | Amloz AT 25 Tablet (Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd) | Aten AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet (Zydus Cadila)
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