Amlo B 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlo B is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amlo B safe for pregnant women?
Amlo B shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlo B safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Amlo B as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Amlo B on the Kidneys?
Amlo B may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlo B on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlo B on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlo B on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlo B on the heart have been reported.
Amlo B 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 Amlo B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlo B habit forming or addictive?
Amlo B is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Amlo B
Some foods when eaten with Amlo B can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlo B
Information about the interaction of Amlo B and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Amlo B can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Amlo B 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 Amlo B and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlo B has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amlo B is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Amlo B 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.
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