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Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet

Manufactured by: Khandelwal Laboratories Ltd.
Composition: Amlodipine (5 mg) + Atenolol (50 mg)
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and effectiveness of use are not clinically established. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet

  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Difficulty in breathingsevere
  • Sweatingsevere
  • Cold hands or feetsevere
  • Anxietysevere
  • Chest painsevere
  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Decrease in frequency of urinationsevererare
  • Increased thirstsevererare
  • Loss of appetite
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Diarrhea
  • Swelling of ankles or feetsevere
  • Increased heartbeatsevere
  • Redness of face, neck, arms and chestsevere
  • Muscle painsevererare
  • Heartburn
  • Acid or sour stomach
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours.

Duration of effect

This effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet

  • Mild to moderate hypertension

    This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure which may be caused by genetic or environmental factors.

  • Chronic stable Angina

    This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic stable angina, a condition characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain episodes, pain that spreads to other areas, etc.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Amlonol (5/50 mg) Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to atenolol, other beta-blockers, amlodipine, or other calcium channel blockers.

  • Cardiogenic shock

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Heart block greater than first degree

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a heart block greater than first degree due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Sinus Bradycardia

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from a sinus bradycardia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - N/A

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Asthma

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or other lung diseases since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

  • Heart Block

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a heart block since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

  • Glaucoma

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with caution in patients suffering from glaucoma. A change in the dose of the current glaucoma medicine may be required in some cases. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Cardiogenic shock

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a cardiogenic shock since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Food interactions

  • Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling of hands and feet, etc.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Hypotension

    - Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion, aortic stenosis, or patients who are treated with high-dose diuretics. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Coronary artery diseases

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery diseases since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Liver impairment

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in children since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  • Cardiac Failure

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart diseases due to the increased risk of cardiac failure. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Major surgery

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients undergoing a major surgery due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended for such patients. An appropriate anesthetic agent should be chosen to minimize the interaction as well as side effects.

  • Diabetes

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes since it may mask the symptoms of low blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Hyperthyroidism

    - This medicine should be administered with caution in patients suffering from hyperthyroidism since it may mask some of the patient's symptoms. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended for such patient. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

Amlodipine relaxes the heart muscles and the blood vessels. Atenolol relaxes the blood vessels and reduces the heart rate, promoting a smooth flow of the blood. Their combination is thus effective in reducing the blood pressure.

Legal Status

Approved
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Classification

Category
Calcium channel blocking agents, Cardioselective beta blockers, Antihypertensive combinations
Schedule
Schedule H

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