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Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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) |
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Is the use of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Card At can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Card At, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Card At. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Card At has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Card At can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Card At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet
Taking Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Card AT 50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Card At should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Card At 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.
No, Card At does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Card At might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, Card At can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Yes, Card At can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
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Product Description [Internet]: NORVASC®. USFDA
Product Description [Internet]: TENORMIN®. USFDA
