Atlol AM: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Atlol AM Benefits & Uses

Atlol AM is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Angina

Atlol AM Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25- 50 mg)/tablet
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet

Atlol AM Related Warnings

Is the use of Atlol AM safe for pregnant women?

Atlol AM can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Atlol AM right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Atlol AM safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Atlol AM. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atlol AM on the Kidneys?

Atlol AM rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Atlol AM on the Liver?

Atlol AM may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Atlol AM on the Heart?

Atlol AM can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Atlol AM with Other Drugs

Atlol AM should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Ampicillin

Clonidine

Moderate

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Atlol AM Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atlol AM unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Atlol AM

Is this Atlol AM habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Atlol AM has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atlol AM as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Atlol AM should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Atlol AM cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atlol AM Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atlol AM

Taking Atlol AM with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atlol AM

Taking Atlol AM with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Atlol AM

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Atlol AM work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Atlol AM is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Atlol AM with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Atlol AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Atlol AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Atlol AM cause stomach upset?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can i take Atlol AM with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Atlol AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Atlol AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.