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About Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's

Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of 'anti-hypertensive' medication primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes too high. This can lead to damaged blood vessels, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems.

Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's contains Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker). Amlodipine acts by relaxing and widening the constricted blood vessels. This ultimately reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atenolol works by blocking stress hormones like adrenaline and epinephrine, thereby slowing down the increased heart rate. Thus, it helps lower raised blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke in the future.

Take Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. The most common side effects of Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's are nausea, sleepiness, ankle swelling, headache, palpitations, low blood pressure, cold extremities, flushing (sense of warmth in the ears, face, neck, and trunk), slow heart rate, oedema (swelling), constipation, tiredness. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem or a history of a heart attack. It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. However, kidney patients should avoid taking plenty of fluids.

Uses of Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's is a combination drug containing 'anti-hypertensive' drugs containing Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker) primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's reduces the heart's workload making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body and relaxing and widening the blood vessel. Thus, it collectively helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness
  • Ankle swelling
  • Headache 
  • Palpitations
  • Cold extremities
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
  • Slow heart rate
  • Oedema (swelling) 
  • Constipation
  • Tiredness

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. And also disclose to your doctor all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs other prescribed medications. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. And also, keep your doctor informed if you are taking anti-diabetic medicines along with Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's. Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's contains Atenolol, a category D pregnancy drug, so it should not be taken if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it can harm the baby. Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Amcard AT 50mg Tablet 10's and keeping blood pressure under check. A low salt diet, daily physical activity, losing weight in the case of people who are obese, etc., are the mainstay of the treatment of hypertension.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
AmlodipineSimvastatin
Severe

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Using Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipineSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and Rifapentine may significantly reduce the blood levels of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and Rifapentine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any symptoms, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Using Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Using Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and primidone together may lower Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Using dolasetron together with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineNitisinone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet and Nitisinone may increase the blood levels and effects of Nitisinone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitisinone with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you feel unwell after taking your medication, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of developing side effects like low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet with tizanidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, or irregular heart rate while taking these drugs, contact the doctor immediately. Use caution while getting up from a sitting or sleeping position and avoid driving or using dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet may drastically lower Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+ATENOLOL-50MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+ATENOLOL-50MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
The consumption of grapefruit juice may slightly increase plasma concentrations of amlodipine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while being treated with Amcard-AT 50 mg Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMILORIDE
  • EPHEDRINE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • LITHIUM
  • BENAZEPRIL
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  • PRIMIDONE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
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  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

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