Actiblok Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Actiblok Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Actiblok Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Actiblok Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Actiblok Am have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Actiblok Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Actiblok Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Actiblok Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actiblok Am related warnings section.
Actiblok Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Actiblok Am contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Actiblok Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Actiblok Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Actiblok Am is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Actiblok Am safe for pregnant women?
Actiblok AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Actiblok Am safe during breastfeeding?
Actiblok AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Kidneys?
Actiblok AM is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Liver?
Actiblok AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Heart?
Actiblok AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Actiblok Am 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 Actiblok Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actiblok Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Actiblok Am.
Interaction between Food and Actiblok Am
Taking Actiblok Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actiblok Am
Consumption of alcohol and Actiblok Am together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Actiblok AM does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Actiblok AM 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, Actiblok AM 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.
Actiblok AM 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.
Yes, Actiblok AM 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.
Rarely, Actiblok AM causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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