Amlobid 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 Amlobid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amlobid safe for pregnant women?
Amlobid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Amlobid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Amlobid safe during breastfeeding?
Amlobid can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Amlobid on the Kidneys?
Amlobid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlobid on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Amlobid. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amlobid on the Heart?
Amlobid 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.
Amlobid 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 Amlobid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlobid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amlobid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amlobid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amlobid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amlobid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlobid
Taking Amlobid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlobid
Consumption of alcohol and Amlobid together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Amlobid does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Amlobid 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlobid has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amlobid 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, use of Amlobid has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
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