Amtas-M 50 Tablet PR

Description

Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure

• Used in chronic chest pain (angina)

• Combination works by relaxing blood vessels (Amlodipine) and slowing heart rate (Metoprolol)

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Dosage

• Usually taken once daily, as it is a prolonged-release (PR) tablet

• 50mg Metoprolol strength is used when lower dose does not control BP adequately

• Do not stop the medicine suddenly — may worsen heart symptoms

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How to Use

• Take with food for better Metoprolol absorption

• Swallow the tablet whole — do not crush or break (PR design)

• Take it at the same time every day

• Continue long-term for stable BP control

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Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — increases dizziness and lowers BP too much

• Use cautiously in asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid problems, or slow heart rate

• Metoprolol may hide symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetics

• Inform doctor if taking other BP or heart medicines

• Use only if prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Side Effects

• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Fatigue and weakness

• Swelling in legs/ankles (due to Amlodipine)

• Headache

• Cold hands/feet

• Rare: breathing difficulty or very slow pulse