Atecard - D Tab belongs to the class of medicines called 'antihypertensive agents' used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that the heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attack, and kidney failure. 

Atecard - D Tab contains Atenolol and Chlorthalidone. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that acts by altering the response to nerve impulses in the heart. Consequently, the heart beats slower and lowers the blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic (water pill) that reduces the amount of water (fluid) in the body by boosting the volume of urine produced by the kidneys, which helps to lower blood pressure. As a result, Atecard - D Tab  aids in blood pressure regulation.

Take Atecard - D Tab as prescribed. Some people may experience low heart rate (slower-than-expected heart rate), cold extremities, diarrhoea, nausea, and fatigue (feeling tired). Most of these side effects do not need medical treatment and fade away with time. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Do not take Atecard - D Tab if you are allergic to atenolol, chlorthalidone, or any other ingredients in this medication, or if you have ever had second or third-degree heart block, very slow or uneven heartbeats, severe kidney disorder, metabolic acidosis (higher than normal levels of acid in the blood), or phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of adrenal glands). It is not recommended to take Atecard - D Tab if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications or are allergic to any medications. Atecard - D Tab should not be given to children.

Atecard - D Tab belongs to the class of medicines called 'antihypertensive agents' used to treat high blood pressure. Atecard - D Tab contains Atenolol and Chlorthalidone. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that acts by altering the response to nerve impulses in certain regions of the body, such as the heart. Consequently, the heart beats slower and lowers the blood pressure. When blood pressure is reduced, the amount of blood and oxygen delivered to the heart increases. On the other hand, Chlorthalidone is a diuretic (water pill) that reduces the amount of water (fluid) in the body by boosting the volume of urine produced by the kidneys, which helps to lower blood pressure. As a result, Atecard - D Tab  aids in blood pressure regulation.

• Low pulse rate

• Cold extremities (Cold hands and feet)

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Fatigue (feeling tired)

• Weakness

• Vomiting

• Cramps

Do not take Atecard - D Tab if you are allergic to atenolol, chlorthalidone, or any other ingredients in this medication, or if you have ever had second or third-degree heart block, very slow or uneven heartbeats, severe kidney disorder, metabolic acidosis (higher than normal levels of acid in your blood), or phaeochromocytoma. If you have asthma or wheezing, consult your doctor before using this medication. It is not recommended to take Atecard - D Tab if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medications or are allergic to any medications. Atecard - D Tab is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy of Atecard - D Tab in children have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Atecard - D Tab may interact with medicines used to treat high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil, nifedipine, clonidine), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin, disopyramide, amiodarone), heart stimulant (adrenaline), muscle relaxant (baclofen), anti-diabetics (insulin), pain killers (ibuprofen), anti-psychotic (lithium), and drugs used to treat glaucoma (betaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol and timolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Atecard - D Tab may interact with grapefruit and rich protein foods.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have renal dysfunction, bradyarrhythmia/AV block, cardiogenic shock/hypotension, CHF (congestive heart failure), diabetes, hypersensitivity, ischemic heart disease, PVD (Peripheral vascular disease), anuria, electrolyte losses, liver disease, lupus erythematosus.

• DILTIAZEM
• VERAPAMIL
• NIFEDIPINE
• CLONIDINE
• DIGOXIN
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• AMIODARONE
• ADRENALINE
• BACLOFEN
• INSULIN HUMAN
• IBUPROFEN
• LITHIUM
• BETAXOLOL
• CARTEOLOL
• LEVOBUNOLOL
• TIMOLOL

• Regular exercise reduces blood pressure by supporting the health of your heart and blood vessels.

• Eat healthy by consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and lean proteins.

• Stop smoking since it raises your heart rate and blood pressure. 

• Reduce alcohol consumption as it elevates blood pressure and worsens heart failure.

• Chronic stress should be avoided because it can raise your blood pressure. To cope with stress and practise mindfulness techniques, try to appreciate and spend time with your loved ones.

• Include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods & beverages in your daily diet.

• Limit the intake of table salt in your regular diet.

Monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis, and if it fluctuates too much, call your doctor right away.

High Blood Pressure: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that the heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries become narrower, and blood pressure becomes high. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attacks, and kidney failure.