Amodep AT Tablet

Description

Uses:

• Controls high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Treats angina (chest pain)

• Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels; Atenolol slows heart rate

• Helps reduce strain on the heart and prevents complications

Dosage:

• Usually once daily or as advised by the doctor

• Dose adjustments may be needed based on BP and heart rate

• Not recommended to stop suddenly (can raise BP or heart rate)

How to use:

• Take at the same time each day

• Swallow whole with water; can be taken with or without food

• Continue even if you feel normal — high BP often has no symptoms

• Keep monitoring BP regularly

Precautions:

• Inform doctor if you have asthma, COPD, low heart rate, heart block, or liver problems

• Can cause dizziness — avoid driving initially

• Avoid alcohol (may enhance BP-lowering effect)

• Use during pregnancy/breastfeeding only on doctor’s advice

• Do not stop Atenolol suddenly, especially if you have heart disease

Side effects:

• Slow heartbeat

• Low BP, dizziness

• Fatigue, weakness

• Swelling of feet/ankles (due to Amlodipine)

• Cold hands/feet

• Sleep disturbances (rare)