Amloedge: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amloedge Information

Amloedge is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Amloedge also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Amloedge depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amloedge as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amloedge are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amloedge has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amloedge has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amloedge related warnings section.

Amloedge can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amloedge in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amloedge contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Amloedge with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amloedge is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Amloedge Benefits & Uses
Amloedge Dosage & How to Take
Amloedge Side Effects
Amloedge Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amloedge with Other Drugs
Amloedge Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amloedge
Amloedge Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amloedge Benefits & Uses

Amloedge is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Amloedge Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily

Amloedge Related Warnings

Is the use of Amloedge safe for pregnant women?

Amloedge should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Amloedge safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amloedge for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amloedge on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Amloedge. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amloedge on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Amloedge. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amloedge on the Heart?

Amloedge is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Amloedge with Other Drugs

Amloedge should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Amloedge Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amloedge unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amloedge

Is this Amloedge habit forming or addictive?

Amloedge does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amloedge as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amloedge should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Amloedge cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amloedge Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amloedge

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Amloedge, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amloedge

Drinking alcohol while taking Amloedge may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Amloedge

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amloedge cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Amloedge 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amloedge harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Amloedge is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amloedge?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Amloedge 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).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Amloedge with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amloedge 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Amloedge with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amloedge has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.