INTRODUCTION
ATECARD AM TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol which belongs to theroup of medicine called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to treat hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain caused due to lack of oxygen supply to the heart). It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) among heart patients.
Take ATECARD AM TABLET as advised by your physician. Avoid drinkingrapefruit juice while taking ATECARD AM TABLET, as it could further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint.
Before taking ATECARD AM TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, overactive thyroidland or low blood volume as a precaution.
ATECARD AM TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with other severe heart problems apart from hypertension and angina (such as heart failure). It is also not suitable for use in patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure).
Consult your doctor before taking ATECARD AM TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking ATECARD AM TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, racing heartbeat, indigestion, constipation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet and slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
USES OF ATECARD AM TABLET
Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treats angina (chest pain)
Prevents heart attack
HOW ATECARD AM TABLET WORKS
ATECARD AM TABLET contains two medicines namely amlodipine and atenolol. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increases heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart to pump blood with a lesser force.
Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and improves heart functions.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take ATECARD AM TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with alass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. ATECARD AM TABLET can be taken with or without meals.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ATECARD AM TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ATECARD AM TABLET
COMMON
Edema (swelling of the ankles or other body parts)
Headache, dizziness, sleepiness
Palpitations (fast heartbeat)
Flushing (redness and warmth of the skin)
Stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
Changes in bowel habit
Tiredness, weakness
Visual disturbances, double vision
Muscle pains
Cold hands and feet
Slow heartbeat
UNCOMMON
Anxiety, depression
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Changes in taste
Tingling sensation in limbs, loss of pain sensation
Ringing in the ears
Low blood pressure
Increased sweating
Increased urination at night
Inability to obtain an erection, enlargement of the breasts in men
Joint pain, back pain
Weightain or decrease in weight
RARE
Confusion
Stop taking ATECARD AM TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
Severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane)
Chest pain, shortness of breath (signs of heart attack)
Inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and vomiting:
Take ATECARD AM TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax.et enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if this side effect bothers you.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk to the nursing infant. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy after taking ATECARD AM TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ATECARD AM TABLET as it could make you feel dizzier.
KIDNEY
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (such as dialysis). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take ATECARD AM TABLET if you are allergic to Atenolol, Amlodipine or to any other beta blockers (such as propranolol) or calcium antagonists (such as nifedipine, diltiazem).
LUNGS
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used with caution in patients who have or previously had any breathing problems such as asthma. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
HEART DISEASE
ATECARD AM TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems such as heart failure, aortic stenosis (narrowing of arteries) or cardiogenic shock (inability of heart to pump blood). It should be used with caution in patients having a history of recent heart attack or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
ATECARD AM TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
Have severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
Have a very poor blood circulation
Have untreated phaeochromocytoma (a tumor present in the adrenalland)
Have metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the blood)
Before taking ATECARD AM TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
Have severe uncontrollable increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis)
Have diabetes
Have low blood volume (loss of fluids from the body due to vomiting or diarrhea)
Have thyrotoxicosis (increased activity of the thyroidland)
Have psoriasis (an autoimmune skin condition causing white patches)
Any scheduled for any operations or procedures
Use in pediatrics:
ATECARD AM TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use ineriatrics:
ATECARD AM TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking ATECARD AM TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
Other medicines used to treat high blood pressure and angina (such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, enalapril, ramipril, metoprolol, clonidine)
Ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
Ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (used in treatment of HIV infections)
Rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (used to treat bacterial infections)
Dantrolene (a medicine used to treat muscle spasms)
Medicines used to control elevated cholesterol levels (Ex. simvastatin)
Medicines used to preventraft rejection and to suppress immune functions (such as tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, everlimus, cyclosporine)
St. John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to treat depression)
Medicine used to treat irregular heartbeat (Ex. amiodarone, digoxin, quinidine or disopyramide)
Adrenaline (a medicine used to stimulate the heart)
Indomethacin or ibuprofen (medicines used for pain relief)
Medicines used to treat nose or sinus congestion and other cold remedies (such as montelukast, levocetirizine)
Medicines used to treat diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin,limepiride)
B. Drug-Food interaction:
Avoid drinkingrapefruit juice while taking ATECARD AM TABLET, as it could lead to further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ATECARD AM TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin and shortness of breath.
SYNOPSIS
Drug : Amlodipine, Atenolol
Pharmacological Category : Calcium Channel Blocker, Beta blockers
Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Angina pectoris
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Tabcap, Captab
MORE INFORMATION
Keep ATECARD AM TABLET out of the sight and reach of children
Store ATECARD AM TABLET at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT ATECARD AM TABLET
Q: What are the uses of ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET is used to treat hypertension and angina. It can also be used to prevent heart attack among heart patients.
Q: What type of a medicine is ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes blood vessels which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. It also slows down the heartbeat which makes the heart to pump more blood with lesser force.
Q: What happens when I stop taking ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: Do not stop taking ATECARD AM TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take ATECARD AM TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
Q: What is the best time to take ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take ATECARD AM TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: If you have missed a dose of ATECARD AM TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of ATECARD AM TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of ATECARD AM TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
Q: What precautions should be followed while taking ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: Before taking ATECARD AM TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have severe high or low blood pressure, or other heart problems (such as narrowing of the arteries, cardiogenic shock or a recent heart attack). Consult your doctor before taking ATECARD AM TABLET if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.
Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ATECARD AM TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
Q: What happens if I accidentally take more ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: If you or anyone else accidentally took more ATECARD AM TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin and shortness of breath.
Q: Can I take ATECARD AM TABLET daily?
A: Take ATECARD AM TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take ATECARD AM TABLET every day or not.
Q: Can ATECARD AM TABLET cause ankle swelling?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET may cause edema or swelling of ankles in few patients. If you experience ankle swelling, keep your legs on a table or slightly elevated from theround level. If this symptom bothers you, contact your doctor.
Q: What are the side effects of ATECARD AM TABLET?
A: The most common side effects of taking ATECARD AM TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, racing heartbeat, indigestion, constipation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet and slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
Q: Can I stop taking ATECARD AM TABLET once my symptoms subside?
A: No. Do not stop taking ATECARD AM TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term treatment may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take ATECARD AM TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Q: Can ATECARD AM TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can the use of ATECARD AM TABLET affect the liver?
A: Yes. ATECARD AM TABLET may affect the way your liver work. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can ATECARD AM TABLET cause erectile dysfunction?
A: ATECARD AM TABLET may cause problems in erection in few individuals. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Kidney function test
PRODUCT DETAILS
Net Qty
1 N
Shelf Life
24 months
Item Weight
25
Ingredient
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 5MG ATENOLOL 50MG
Hsn Code
30049079
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