Amlopres 10 Tablet (10), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10). The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amlopres 10 Tablet (10)'s effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlopres 10 Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) 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. The section on Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Amlopres shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amlopres on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amlopres will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Amlopres can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amlopres. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Amlopres for the heart.
Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) 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 Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlopres 10 Tablet (10)
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Amlopres 10 Tablet (10) and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlopres 10 Tablet (10)
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Amlopres 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 Amlopres and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Amlopres 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.
Yes, Amlopres can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Amlopres 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.
No, use of Amlopres 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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