Amloz AT Tablet-14 tablets

Introduction "Amloz AT Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that effectively 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. It should be taken empty stomach regularly at a fixed time every day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly as it may result in sudden increase of blood pressure. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time. " Uses of Amloz AT Tablet Hypertension (high blood pressure) Amloz AT Tablet side effects Common Sleepiness Headache Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Slow heart rate Palpitations Nausea Edema (swelling) Constipation Tiredness Cold extremities How to use Amloz AT Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amloz AT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. How Amloz AT Tablet works Amloz AT Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Atenolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while atenolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Amloz AT Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amloz AT Tablet Atenolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amloz AT 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. Lactation CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amloz AT 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 UNSAFE Amloz AT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amloz AT Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Kidney CAUTION Amloz AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amloz AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment. Liver CAUTION Amloz AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amloz AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Amloz AT Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.