Bristan AT Tablet

Bristan AT Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes too high. This can lead to damaged blood vessels, leading to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems.

Bristan AT Tablet is a combination of Losartan (angiotensin II receptor blockers) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker). Losartan works by blocking a hormone called angiotensin II, thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, lowering blood pressure, and improving the overall blood flow. Atenolol works by blocking stress hormones like adrenaline and epinephrine, thereby slowing down the increased heart rate. Thus, it collectively helps lower raised blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke in the future. 

Take Bristan AT Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Bristan AT Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Bristan AT Tablet are nausea, dizziness, taste change, headache, cold extremities, slow heart rate, increased potassium level, constipation, tiredness, and decreased blood pressure. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Bristan AT Tablet, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. However, kidney patients should avoid taking plenty of fluids.  Avoid potassium supplements with Bristan AT Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Bristan AT Tablet belongs to a class of combination drugs called 'anti-hypertensive'  primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Bristan AT Tablet is a combination drug containing Losartan (angiotensin II receptor blockers) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker). Losartan works by blocking a hormone called angiotensin II thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, lowering the blood pressure, and improving the overall blood flow. Besides this, it also protects your kidneys if you have both kidney disease and diabetes. Atenolol works by blocking stress hormones like adrenaline and epinephrine, thereby slowing down the increased heart rate. Thus, it collectively helps lower raised blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke in the future.

• Nausea
• Taste change
• Headache
• Cold extremities
• Slow heart rate
• Dizziness
• Increased potassium level
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Decreased blood pressure

• Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.

• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.

• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.

• Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.