Aten-Am

Composition of Aten-Am

Aten-Am contains Amlodipine (5mg) + Atenolol (50mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker and Beta blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Aten-Am

Aten AM Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Key benefits

• Effective and well tolerated for long-term blood pressure control
• Useful in angina as well as hypertension
• Usually taken once a day
• Reduces the risk of a further heart attack
• Controls rapid and irregular heart rhythms
• Improves survival in heart failure

How Aten-Am works

Aten AM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Atenolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while atenolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to take Aten-Am

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. Aten AM Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. It can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Aten-Am

Most side effects of Aten-Am are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness Headache Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk) Slow heart rate Palpitations Nausea Edema (swelling) Constipation Tiredness Cold extremities

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aten-Am

Warnings and precautions

Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk. Never stop this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, worsening chest pain or a heart attack — your doctor will reduce it gradually. Tell your doctor if you have asthma or long-standing lung disease; this group can tighten the airways. If you have diabetes, be aware that this medicine can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar, apart from sweating. Report a resting pulse that is persistently very slow, or fainting.

Do not take Aten-Am if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular. Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler.

How to store Aten-Am

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Aten-Am

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed Aten AM Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.</li> <li>Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack &amp; strokes.</li> <li><div>It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.</div></li> <li>Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.</li> <li><div>Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-hypertensive

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker and Beta blocker