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

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bristan AT Tablet may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), blood thinners (heparin), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements.

Drug- Food Interaction: Bristan AT Tablet may interact with potassium salt substitutes, potassium supplements, grapefruit, or its juice.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with angioedema (swelling of tissue below skin), low blood pressure (hypotension), diabetes, kidney, liver, and heart problems should consult a doctor before taking Bristan AT Tablet.

• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• LISINOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• BENAZEPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• FOSINOPRIL
• PERINDOPRIL
• QUINAPRIL
• ALISKIREN
• AMILORIDE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• TRIAMTERENE
• HEPARIN
• TIZANIDINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• POTASSIUM

• 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.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
• A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Bristan AT Tablet for effective results.

Hypertension: Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor. Systolic pressure is the pressure with which the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.