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Amlogard Met 5 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Amlogard Met 5 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlogard Met 5 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Amlogard Met 5 Tablet include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Amlogard Met 5 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amlogard Met 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Amlogard Met 5 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amlogard Met 5 Tablet related warnings talks about Amlogard Met 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlogard Met 5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlogard Met 5 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amlogard Met 5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlogard Met 5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amlogard Met 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Amlogard Met is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlogard Met 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Amlogard Met rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amlogard Met 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Amlogard Met may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlogard Met 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlogard Met 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amlogard Met 5 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Amlogard Met 5 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Amlogard Met 5 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlogard Met 5 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlogard Met 5 Tablet 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.
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