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Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet

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Introduction of Amlogla Plus Tablet

Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Benefits of Amlogla Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.

If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Amlogla Plus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amlogla Plus

  • Palpitations
  • Headache
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Increased appetite

How to use Amlogla Plus Tablet

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. Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amlogla Plus 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
CAUTION
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlogla Plus 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
CAUTION
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

What if you forget to take Amlogla Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

Amlogla Plus Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
  • You have been prescribed Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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FAQs

Amlogla Plus Tablet

Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Q. Can I stop taking Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet?

Yes, the use of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Q. Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet?

Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or any of its ingredients. It should be avoided in patients with history of asthma or lung disease. Also, inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you might be taking.

Q. Can the use of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet cause headache?

Yes, the use of Amlogla Plus 5mg/50mg Tablet can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
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References

  1. Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer Inc.; 1987 [revised May 2011]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Atenolol. Ruislip, Middlesex: Thame Laboratories; 2015 [revised 16 Oct. 2015]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Availale from:External Link
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  4. Drugs.com. Atenolol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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