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Amlobet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlobet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Amlobet include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlobet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amlobet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amlobet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Amlobet related warnings talks about Amlobet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlobet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amlobet in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. The section on Amlobet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amlobet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amlobet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amlobet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Amlobet safe for pregnant women?
Amlobet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Amlobet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Amlobet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Amlobet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Kidneys?
Amlobet rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Liver?
Amlobet may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Amlobet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Amlobet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlobet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlobet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amlobet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amlobet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amlobet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Amlobet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlobet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amlobet
Taking Amlobet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlobet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlobet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Amlobet should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
No, Amlobet does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlobet might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, Amlobet can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlobet has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amlobet is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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