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Amendo 250 Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amendo 250 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amendo 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Amendo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Amendo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amendo 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Amendo may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amendo 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Amendo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amendo 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Amendo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amendo 250 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Amendo without any fear of damage to the heart.
Amendo 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amendo 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amendo 250 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amendo 250 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amendo 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Amendo 250 Tablet works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amendo 250 Tablet
Taking Amendo 250 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amendo 250 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amendo 250 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Amendo might cause anxiety. It is a rare side effect of this drug and it occurs due to behavior changes which might be caused by this drug. If you are experiencing any behavior changes such as aggression, anxiety, depression, and irritability then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately.
No, short-term treatment with Amendo does not cause vitamin D deficiency. However, scientific data suggests that long-term use of Amendo may indirectly cause vitamin D deficiency.
Yes, Amendo causes sedation, drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Sedation occurs due to inhibition of excess activity of brain. If you are experiencing sedation after taking this drug then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery to avoid an accidental injury.
Yes, Amendo might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Amendo contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Amendo works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Amendo prevents from the seizures.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 765-767
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 765-767
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keppra® (levetiracetam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 765-767
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420