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Amendo is used to treat the following -
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 Amendo safe for pregnant women?
Amendo can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Amendo, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amendo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amendo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Amendo on the Kidneys?
Amendo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amendo on the Liver?
Amendo has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amendo on the Heart?
Using Amendo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Amendo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amendo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amendo habit forming or addictive?
Amendo does not cause addiction.
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 Amendo can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amendo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Amendo is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amendo
Taking Amendo with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amendo
Consumption of alcohol and Amendo together may have severe effects on your health.
Amendo may be used to treat absence seizures. Scientific studies have found that medicine is effective in decreasing the frequency of absence seizures. However, more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in the treatment of absence seizures.
Rarely, Amendo cause hair loss. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that this drug causes temporary thinning of hairs. Hair loss induced by this drug is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Amendo should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in withdrawal seizures. You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instruction to avoid withdrawal seizure. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, long-term use of Amendo in high doses might cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind weight gain is unknown. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Take Amendo 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
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