What is Amodep AT?
Amodep AT is a medicine that lowers hypertension as well as reduces the risks of heart attack or stroke. It contains two active ingredients — Amlodipine and Atenolol.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) while Atenolol is a beta blocker (BB). It relaxes the blood vessels, so that blood can pass through easily while decreasing the stress on the heart. Studies reveal that Amlodipine can be considered as the first line of treatment for hypertension. Atenolol makes your heart beat slowly and with less force thus lowering blood pressure levels.
How does Amodep AT work?
Amlodipine and atenolol come with different medicinal qualities and when combined together in Amodep AT, they make a very effective treatment for hypertension.
Both these medications are very helpful in lowering blood pressure. Also known as a calcium antagonist, Amlodipine blocks calcium from getting into the heart and arteries and relaxes the blood vessels. Atenolol reduces the force on the heart to pump blood and improves cardiovascular conditions when taken as a long term treatment.
What dosages of Amodep AT are available?
Amodep AT is a combination of two medicines, Amlodipine and Atenolol. It is available in 5/50mg and 10/50mg doses.
You’ll usually start on a 5/50mg dose. If this initial dose doesn’t seem to improve your symptoms, the doctor might increase your dosage or suggest another treatment.
Amlodipine and Atenolol are usually well tolerated by most people. But people with kidney or liver problems must take the medicine with caution. They are usually prescribed a lower dose which is gradually increased if required.
