INTRODUCTION ABOUT AMLOKIND AT TABLET

AMLOKIND AT TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol which belongs to the group of medicine called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain caused due to lack of oxygen supply to the heart). It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) among heart patients.

Take AMLOKIND AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET, as it could further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint.

Before taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, overactive thyroid gland or low blood volume as a precaution.

AMLOKIND AT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with other severe heart problems apart from hypertension and angina (such as heart failure). It is also not suitable for use in patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure).

Consult your doctor before taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET are swelling of ankles or other body parts, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, racing heartbeat, indigestion, constipation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet and slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

USES OF AMLOKIND AT TABLET

• Manage hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Manage angina (chest pain)
• Prevents heart attack

HOW AMLOKIND AT TABLET WORKS

AMLOKIND AT TABLET contains two medicines namely amlodipine and atenolol. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increases heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart to pump blood with a lesser force.

Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart which improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscles. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and improves heart functions.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take AMLOKIND AT TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. AMLOKIND AT TABLET can be taken with or without meals.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take AMLOKIND AT TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AMLOKIND AT TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• other medicines used to manage high blood pressure and angina (such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, enalapril, ramipril, metoprolol, clonidine)
• ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections)
• ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (used in management of HIV infections)
• rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections)
• dantrolene (a medicine used to manage muscle spasms)
• medicines used to control elevated cholesterol levels (Ex. simvastatin)
• medicines used to manage graft rejection and to suppress immune functions (such as tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, everlimus, cyclosporine)
• St. John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression)
• medicine used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. amiodarone, digoxin, quinidine or disopyramide)
• adrenaline (a medicine used to stimulate the heart)
• indomethacin or ibuprofen (medicines used for pain relief)
• medicines used to manage nose or sinus congestion and other cold remedies (such as montelukast, levocetirizine)
• medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, glimepiride)

B. Drug-Food interaction:

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking AMLOKIND AT TABLET, as it could lead to further decrease your blood pressure and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMLOKIND AT TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, weakness, shock, cool or clampy skin and shortness of breath.

SYNOPSIS