Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet.

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MRP: ₹ 52.88
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Amlodipine (5mg) + Atorvastatin (10mg)
Brand: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: High blood pressure with high cholesterol

Description

Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) with high cholesterol levels
It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack
You can take Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor
Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms
If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse
Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure
Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like headache, nausea, stomach pain, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), ankle swelling, and increased liver enzyme
Let your doctor know if you experience yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains as it may be sign of liver damage
It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine
You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet

In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body
Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future
This helps you remain healthier for longer
You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine
Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg 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.

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