Amlopres AT 5+50 mg
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| SKU | 36 |
| Generic For | Norvasc Tenormin |
| Strength | 5+50 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Amlodipine Besilate + Atenolol |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.37 | US$ 11.00 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.29 | US$ 17.5020%US$ 22.00 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.29 | US$ 26.0021%US$ 33.00 | |||
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Amlopres AT 5+50 mg is a drug that contains Amlodipine Besilate and Atenolol as the two main active ingredients. Amlodipine Besilate and Atenolol belongs to the category of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It is the most common drug used in the case of hypertension and chest pain. It prevents the influx of calcium in the smooth muscles and helps in supplying adequate amount of blood to the heart.
What is Amlopres AT used for?
Amlopres AT 5+50 is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. This medication is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
What medications interact with Amlopres AT?
It is important that you make known to your physician all the medications you use as there are several medicines which are found to interact with this drug and those are as follows:
- Asprin
- Beta blockers such as atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, and timolol
- Carbamazepine such as Tegretol
- Sildenafil
- Simvastatin
- Ritonavir
- Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen, or diclofenac)
- ACE inhibitors such as captopril and lisinopril.
- Other blood pressure lowering medicines it may cause additional reduction in the blood
- Antifungals such as itraconazole and ketoconazole
- COX-2 inhibitors like celecoxib, etoricoxib
- Lithium, a drug used to treat certain mental disorders
- Diuretics e.g. Furosemide
- Cimetidine such as Tagamet
- Clarithromycin such as Biaxin, Prevpac
- Cyclosporine
- Medications to treat high blood pressure
- Phenobarbital
When should Amlopres AT not be used?
You should avoid Amlopres AT 5+50 mg if you are:
- Allergic to the drug
- Already pregnant or are planning to conceive
- Lactating mother
- Have other heart related problems
- Serious liver problem
- Severe nasal problems
- Having porphyria
- Have congestive heart failure
Please consult your physician before taking Amlopres AT.
What are the side effects of Amlopres AT?
Amlopres AT has significant side effects which are nausea and vomiting, dizziness, tired feeling, stomach pain, flushing, swelling of legs or ankles, fast heartbeat, chest pain, pain in the arms or shoulders, fatigue, Low blood pressure, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hives, itching, rash, migraine, cough, shortness of breath, blurred vision, very rapid and irregular heartbeat, brain attack (stroke), inflammation of the liver, reduced number of red blood cells (anemia), reduced number of platelets, liver function abnormalities, muscle and joint pain, changes in kidney function, flu-like symptoms, back pain and urinary tract infection, sensitivity to light, unexplained, and weight gain, etc.
How should Amlopres AT be used?
The medicine should be taken as prescribed by your physician. If possible, take the dose at a particular time each day; this will minimize the probability of a missed dose. Generally, one or two tablets are efficient to relieve you from the symptoms. Never overdose or under-dose, instead, take the prescribed dosage.
How long should you use Amlopres AT?
The medicine should be taken for as long as the doctor has recommended. It should be consumed orally. It is advised to use this medication exactly as per your doctor’s instructions.
Missed dose of Amlopres AT.
If you miss one dose of Amlopres AT, you should not attempt to double your next dose. Just do follow the regular dosing schedule.
How should Amlopres AT be stored?
Amlopres AT should be stored at controlled room temperature away from heat, moisture and temperature and in an airtight container.
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