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Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet

Manufactured byAlembic Ltd.
ContainsAmlodipine (5 mg) + Atenolol (50 mg)
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Description

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain or chest discomfort). Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet helps to lower your blood pressure, thereby reducing the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet causes side effects like swelling of your ankles and feet, headache, tiredness, change in taste, and stomach upset. It also causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do any activity that requires your mental focus after taking this medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol with this medicine. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will advise the dose to be taken based on your condition. Do not stop the treatment abruptly without consulting your doctor. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet can interact with and affect the actions of other medicines. Hence it is advised that you inform your doctor about all other medicines and medicinal supplements that you are taking. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended to be used in children, pregnant and breastfeeding women unless prescribed by your doctor. If you have any pre-existing kidney, liver, or other diseases, inform your doctor about them so that your doctor can suitably adjust the dose of the medicine. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet should not be used in patients with heart problems.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet

Blurred vision

Difficulty in breathing

Sweating

Cold hands or feet

Chest pain

Dizziness

Decrease in frequency of urination

Increased thirst

Loss of appetite

Trouble sleeping

Diarrhoea

Swelling of ankles or feet

Redness of face, neck, arms and chest

Muscle pain

Acid or sour stomach

Uses of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when blood vessels in your heart are narrowed leading to decreased pumping of blood to your body. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet helps in lowering high blood pressure.

Chronic stable angina

Chronic stable angina is a brief episode of pain, squeezing, pressure, or tightness in the chest caused by heavy physical activity which increases the blood pressure and body’s oxygen demand. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic stable angina.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet can be observed within 2 to 4 hours.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    This effect of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol with Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet .

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Use of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy, as it may harm your foetus. Take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor. Do not take or stop this medicine without consulting your doctor.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can be passed into breast milk in small amounts which may harm your baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet if you have a history of previous allergy to it. A serious allergic reaction to this medicine is rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms like a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Cardiogenic shock

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which your heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in such conditions.

Heart block greater than first degree

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet should be avoided for use if you have a heart block in your heart greater than first degree due to the weakening of heart contractions and slowing of heart rate. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet decreases the heart rate and blood pressure which can be detrimental in this condition.

Sinus bradycardia

Avoid the use of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet if you have sinus bradycardia (a slow type of heartbeat). This medicine can affect the electrical impulses that regulate the heart functioning resulting in excessively lower blood pressure.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Use of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy, as it may harm your foetus. Take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor. Do not take or stop this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can be passed into breast milk in small amounts which may harm your baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

General warnings

Hypotension

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause symptomatic hypotension in some patients with volume depletion or those treated with high dose diuretics. Hence, it is important to correct these conditions before beginning the treatment with this medicine. It is better to start the treatment with low doses. It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure during the treatment with this medicine.

Kidney diseases

The elimination of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet from the body is reduced in kidney disease. Close monitoring of your kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Major surgery

During any major surgery, Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may interact with the anaesthetic drug leading to excessive lowering of the blood pressure. Furthermore, this medicine also affects the function of your heart. Treatment with this medicine is usually stopped for some days before and after the surgery. Your doctor may replace this medicine with another suitable medicine as required.

Diabetes

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as tremors, irregular heartbeat and blood pressure changes.

Hyperthyroidism

Abrupt withdrawal of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet can lead to an increase in the levels of the thyroid hormone in the body. To minimize this risk, this medicine is gradually tapered off over a period of 1 to 2 weeks.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you have missed a dose of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

If you have intentionally or accidentally consumed more than the prescribed amount of Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet, then you might experience headache, confusion, fever, change in the heartbeat, nausea, vomiting etc. Contact your doctor immediately for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol with Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate.

Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Carbamazepine

Itraconazole

Corticosteroids

Rifampicin

Disease interactions

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which there is narrowing and swelling of your airways. As a result excess mucus is produced that makes breathing difficult and triggers coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Patients with asthma should not use Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet as it can trigger an asthma attack. Your doctor may change the medicine with another suitable alternative in such cases.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eyeball). This can lead to blindness. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet helps to lower this intr-ocular pressure. However, it should be administered with caution in patients suffering from glaucoma as it may severely lower intraocular pressure leading to undesired side effects. Your doctor will adjust the dose for its safe use.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is prescribed when you have high blood pressure. You may take this medicine with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Hence, it is advisable that you get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not drive or engage in any activity requiring mental focus. Do not take alcohol while taking Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Atecard Am (5/50 mg) Tablet is composed of Amlodipine and Atenolol. Amlodipine works by relaxing the heart muscles and blood vessels. Atenolol blocks certain substances (catecholamines) which increases blood pressure. Together these medicines relax the blood vessels and reduce the heart rate, promote a smooth flowing of the blood. This causes lowering of your blood pressure to normal levels.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Calcium channel blocking agents, Cardioselective beta blockers, Antihypertensive combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

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