amloten 5 mg/50 mg tablet
What is amloten 5 mg/50 mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Amlodipine (5mg) + Atenolol (50mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Amlodipine inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscl. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine + Atenolol
- Manufacturer: Strides shasun Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 amloten 5 mg/50 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, angina pectoris (chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina)
Off-label uses: None known
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amlodipine + Atenolol |
| Brand Name | Amlokind-AT Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Strides shasun Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blocker + Beta blocker |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Amlodipine inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, leading to vasodilation and reduced peripheral resistance. Atenolol selectively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors, decreasing heart rate, contractility, and cardiac output.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take amloten 5 mg/50 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of amloten 5 mg/50 mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia, heart block, and hypotension |
| Clonidine | Major | Rebound hypertension upon clonidine withdrawal |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Increased amlodipine levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Beta blockers (other)
- Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir)
- Clonidine
- Digitalis glycosides
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Antihypertensives (additive effect)
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Anesthetics
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to components, cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, heart block (2nd/3rd degree), sick sinus syndrome, severe hypotension, acute heart failure, asthma/COPD (atenolol), peripheral vascular disease (severe)
🤱 Lactation Safety
Low risk; both drugs excreted in breast milk in small amounts. Caution advised.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for bradycardia, vasopressors for hypotension, calcium gluconate for calcium channel blocker overdose, glucagon for beta blocker overdose
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered if within 12 hours; skip if close to next dose. Do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.