Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Caplet India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Amlodipine (5mg) + Atenolol (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	317

FAQ

What lifestyle changes should be made while using Adp AT 5mg/50mg?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Adp AT 5mg/50mg. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Can I feel dizzy after taking Adp AT 5mg/50mg?

Yes, the use of Adp AT 5mg/50mg can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Can the use of Adp AT 5mg/50mg cause headache?

Yes, the use of Adp AT 5mg/50mg can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.

Can I stop taking Adp AT 5mg/50mg if I feel well?

No, keep using Adp AT 5mg/50mg as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Adp AT 5mg/50mg suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

What are the contraindications associated with the use of Adp AT 5mg/50mg?

Adp AT 5mg/50mg is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or any of its ingredients. It should be avoided in patients with history of asthma or lung disease. Also, inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you might be taking.

Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What if you forget to take Adp AT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Adp AT 5mg/50mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet Reviews

Adp AT 5mg/50mg is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina. This is a combination of two medicines that 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.

Adp AT 5mg/50mg may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like headache, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet Works

Adp AT 5mg/50mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Adp AT 5mg/50mg 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. Adp AT 5mg/50mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Adp AT 5mg/50mg is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Adp AT 5mg/50mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

Uses of Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Adp AT 5mg/50mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adp AT 5mg/50mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Adp AT 5mg/50mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Adp AT 5mg/50mg may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Liver ^CAUTION

Adp AT 5mg/50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adp AT 5mg/50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Adp AT 5mg/50mg is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Adp AT 5mg/50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adp AT 5mg/50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Adp AT 5mg/50mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Adp AT 5mg/50mg 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.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
You have been prescribed Adp AT 5mg/50mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.