AMLOCOT-AT TAB

 AMLOCOT-AT.

What is visible on the package

• Brand: AMLOCOT-AT

• Active ingredients printed: Amlodipine Besylate + Atenolol

• Dosage form: Tablets

• Pack size: 10 × 10 tablets (100 tablets)

• Manufacturer/brand shown: Accott Healthcare

• The package is marked Rx, meaning it is intended to be used under medical supervision.

• The blister strip shown in front appears to contain the tablets in individual sealed cavities.

What the two medicines do

1. Amlodipine

• A calcium-channel blocker.

• Relaxes and widens blood vessels.

• Primarily helps lower blood pressure.

• It can also be used for angina (heart-related chest pain).

2. Atenolol

• A beta-blocker.

• Slows the heart rate and reduces the force with which the heart pumps.

• Helps lower blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload.

• It may also be prescribed for certain heart conditions and angina.

Together, the two medicines can provide a stronger blood-pressure-lowering effect than either alone.

Important: the strength isn't clearly visible

The front of this particular box does not clearly show the amount of amlodipine and atenolol per tablet. Some products containing this combination are available in strengths such as amlodipine 5 mg + atenolol 50 mg, but you should not assume that is the strength of this particular AMLOCOT-AT pack. (Tradeindia)

The manufacturer listing confirms AMLOCOT-AT as an amlodipine/atenolol combination. (Tradeindia)

Common side effects

Possible effects include:

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Tiredness

• Slow heartbeat

• Headache

• Ankle/leg swelling

• Flushing

• Cold hands or feet

Because atenolol slows the heart, it can sometimes cause an unusually slow pulse or excessive weakness.

Important precautions

Don't start, stop, or change the dose on your own. Atenolol should generally not be stopped abruptly, particularly in people with heart disease, because sudden withdrawal can cause problems.

Extra caution is needed in people with:

• Very low blood pressure

• A slow heart rate

• Certain heart-conduction problems

• Asthma or significant breathing problems

• Diabetes, because beta-blockers can mask some symptoms of low blood sugar

If you tell me why this medicine was prescribed and the strength printed on the back/blister (e.g., 5 mg/50 mg), I can explain the exact dose, when to take it, what it treats, interactions, and what to do if you miss a dose.