- Atenolol helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate.
- Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose.
- Stopping Atenolol suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long.
- Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely.
- Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well.
- Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.
Warnings
Alcohol
Atenolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Pregnancy
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET is probably usafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Liver
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
AMLODIL-AT 5MG/50MG TABLET is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.