A card AM Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
A card AM Tablet
A card AM is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Race Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Atenolol, Amlodipine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 40.64 (arround $0.56896 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Atenolol+ Amlodipine) |
| Pharma Company : | Race Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Brand Label : | A card AM |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 4.06 INR (arround $0.05684 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 40.64 INR (arround $0.56896 US Dollar) |
Drug details for A card AM
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in A card AM are :
Atenolol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Atenolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
For more details on Atenolol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Atenolol..
AmlodipineIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.Mild to moderate hypertension. Angina pectoris. Prinzmetals angina.
For more details on Amlodipine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amlodipine..
A card AM Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 192 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for A card AM, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Atenolol-50 mg Amlodipine-5 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.