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Amlovas is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlovas have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amlovas depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amlovas as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amlovas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Amlovas's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlovas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlovas is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amlovas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amlovas may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amlovas is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amlovas is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Amlovas safe for pregnant women?
Amlovas shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlovas safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amlovas in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amlovas is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amlovas on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Amlovas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlovas on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amlovas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amlovas only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlovas on the Heart?
Using Amlovas does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Amlovas 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 Amlovas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlovas habit forming or addictive?
Amlovas is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amlovas as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amlovas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlovas is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlovas
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amlovas together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlovas
Drinking alcohol while taking Amlovas may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Amlovas can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Amlovas does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Amlovas can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Amlovas can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Amlovas is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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