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Amlogard Met is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlogard Met have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Amlogard Met depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Amlogard Met include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Amlogard Met have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amlogard Met are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amlogard Met is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amlogard Met's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amlogard Met since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlogard Met are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amlogard Met may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amlogard Met is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Amlogard Met 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Amlogard Met safe for pregnant women?
Amlogard Met shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlogard Met safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amlogard Met for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlogard Met on the Kidneys?
Amlogard Met is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlogard Met on the Liver?
Side effects of Amlogard Met rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amlogard Met on the Heart?
Amlogard Met may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlogard Met 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 Amlogard Met unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlogard Met habit forming or addictive?
Amlogard Met is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Amlogard Met
When consumed with certain foods, Amlogard Met may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlogard Met
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlogard Met as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Amlogard Met 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.
Amlogard Met is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Amlogard Met 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 Amlogard Met 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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