Atol AM Tablet is a prescription medicine used for the effective management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). It is a combination of two medicines — Atenolol (a beta-blocker) and Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) — that work together to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart.
This dual-action approach makes Atol AM Tablet particularly useful in patients who do not achieve adequate control with a single antihypertensive agent. By reducing blood pressure and easing the heart’s workload, it helps prevent serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
Even if symptoms aren’t obvious, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to long-term damage. That’s why it’s crucial to take this medication consistently as prescribed. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels may be advised while on this treatment.
The medicine may be taken with or without food, but it is important to take it at the same time daily for best results. You should not stop this medication without consulting your doctor, as doing so may lead to worsening of your condition.
Uses
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Benefits of Atol AM Tablet
- Effectively lowers high blood pressure, reducing risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure
- Treats angina by improving oxygen flow to the heart, relieving chest pain
- Combines two effective medicines that work in different ways to manage blood pressure and heart rate
- Reduces heart rate and helps the heart pump more efficiently
- Helps in preventing future cardiac events in high-risk individuals
- May improve exercise tolerance in patients with angina by reducing episodes of chest discomfort
- Can lead to fewer medication doses compared to taking two separate medicines
How Atol AM Tablet works
Atol AM Tablet combines the therapeutic effects of Atenolol and Amlodipine:
- Atenolol is a beta-blocker that slows down the heart rate and reduces the force of heart contractions, thereby lowering blood pressure and oxygen demand of the heart.
- Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. This reduces blood pressure and also helps prevent angina attacks.
Together, these actions provide a synergistic effect, making the combination more effective than either drug alone in controlling hypertension and angina.
Side effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Slow heart rate
- Palpitations
- Nausea
- Swelling (edema)
- Constipation
- Tiredness
- Cold hands and feet
