Amcard At is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amcard At. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Amcard At include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amcard At can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amcard At are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amcard At has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amcard At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amcard At can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amcard At in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Amcard At have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amcard At may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amcard At is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amcard At 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amcard At is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amcard At safe for pregnant women?
Amcard At can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Amcard At, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amcard At safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Amcard At. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Amcard At on the Kidneys?
Amcard At may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amcard At on the Liver?
Amcard At 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 Amcard At on the Heart?
Amcard At 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.
Amcard At 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 Amcard At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amcard At habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amcard At is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amcard At can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amcard At only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amcard At in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amcard At
Taking Amcard At with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amcard At
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amcard At as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amcard At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amcard At can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amcard At and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Amcard At can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Amcard At 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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