Am T: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Am T Benefits & Uses

Am T is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Am T 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

Am T Related Warnings

Is the use of Am T safe for pregnant women?

Am T may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Am T again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Am T safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Am T on the Kidneys?

Am T may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Am T on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Am T. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Am T on the Heart?

Am T 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 Am T with Other Drugs

Am T 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

Am T Contraindications

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

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Am T

Is this Am T habit forming or addictive?

Am T is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Am T. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Am T only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Am T cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Am T Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Am T

Taking Am T with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Am T

Consumption of alcohol and Am T together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Am T

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Am T 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Am T cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Am T 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Am T work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Am T 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Am T cause diabetes?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Am T does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Am T 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Am T on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Am T 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.