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Am T is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The right dosage of Am T depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Am T also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Am T have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Am T 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Am T is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Am T's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Am T is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Am T have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Am T may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Am T is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Am T 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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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Am T safe for pregnant women?
Am T may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Am T again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Am T safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Am T. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Am T on the Kidneys?
Am T may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Am T on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Am T. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Am T on the Heart?
Am T can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Am T 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 Am T unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Am T habit forming or addictive?
Am T is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Am T. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Am T only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Am T cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Am T
Taking Am T with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Am T
Consumption of alcohol and Am T together may have severe effects on your health.
Am T comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Am T 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.
Am T is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
No, Am T does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Am T 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.
No, Am T 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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