Covance-AT Tablet (Atenolol 50mg / Losartan 50mg)

Covance-AT Tablet

Covance-AT Tablet is a combination of Losartan and Atenolol. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Losartan and Atenolol work by relaxing your blood vessels and lowering your blood pressure.

Covance-AT Tablet may cause common side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, low blood pressure, cold hands and feet, diarrhoea, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.

Covance-AT Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body.

Covance-AT Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes (a condition with high blood sugar levels) or pre-existing lung, liver, kidney, or heart problems before beginning treatment with this medicine. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects.

Covance-AT Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, this medication is not recommended.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Covance-AT Tablet
Dizziness
Vertigo (Sudden spinning sensation in head)
Low blood pressure
Low blood sugar levels
High blood potassium levels
Fatigue
Orthostatic hypotension (A sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying down position)
Anaemia (Low red blood cell count)
Cold hands and feet
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Tiredness

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Uses of Covance-AT Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Essential hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but if left untreated it may increase your risk of heart problems and stroke (damage to your brain resulting from reduced/blocked blood supply). Essential hypertension, also known as primary/idiopathic hypertension is a condition of high blood pressure with no underlying cause. Covance-AT Tablet is used in the treatment of essential hypertension.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid Covance-AT Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Heart diseases
Covance-AT Tablet is not recommended if you have a history of severe heart problems such as sinus bradycardia (slow heart rate), sick sinus syndrome (a condition that may result in irregular heartbeats), decompensated heart failure, and cardiogenic shock (conditions where your heart is unable to supply enough blood to your body), blocked blood vessels, as this medicine may worsen your condition.
Aliskiren
Coadministration of Aliskiren (a drug used to treat high blood pressure) and Covance-AT Tablet may increase your risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), and hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium levels). This risk is especially higher if you have a history of diabetes (a condition with high blood sugar levels) or pre-existing kidney problems. Hence concurrent use is not recommended if you have diabetes and/or severe kidney problems.
Severe Hepatic impairment
Hepatic impairment is a condition with a loss of liver function. Covance-AT Tablet is not recommended if you have severe hepatic impairment due to the increased risk of severe side effects.
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma is a condition with a non-cancerous tumour in your adrenal glands (glands located above your kidneys), which results in high blood pressure. Covance-AT Tablet is not recommended if you have untreated pheochromocytoma due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic acidosis is a condition with high levels of acids in your blood. Symptoms may include thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, muscle cramps, etc. Covance-AT Tablet is not recommended if you have metabolic acidosis due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Covance-AT Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Covance-AT Tablet.

General Instructions

Take Covance-AT Tablet with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.

Covance-AT Tablet may cause an increase in your blood potassium levels. Periodic monitoring of your blood potassium levels is recommended.

Covance-AT Tablet may alter your blood sugar levels. It is recommended to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels.

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Covance-AT Tablet as it may affect your blood pressure.

Do not drive vehicles or operate machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your alertness after taking Covance-AT Tablet.