A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. You can take A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet at any time of day, on empty stomach, 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, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, 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.

• Headache
• Ankle swelling
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Slow heart rate
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Edema (swelling)
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Cold extremities

If you miss a dose of A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg 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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• Q. Q. What lifestyle changes should be made while using A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet??
  Ans: Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well??
  Ans: No, keep using A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
• Q. Q. Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
• Q. Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet??
  Ans: A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to amlodipine, atenolol or any of its ingredients. It should be avoided in patients with history of asthma or lung disease. Also, inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you might be taking.
• Q. Q. Can the use of A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet cause headache??
  Ans: Yes, the use of A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
• Q. Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, the use of A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

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