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Amlosun is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Amlosun have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlosun. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlosun can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amlosun 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amlosun is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amlosun related warnings talks about Amlosun's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlosun can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amlosun in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlosun are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amlosun may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlosun, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amlosun 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 Amlosun is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlosun safe for pregnant women?
Amlosun shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlosun safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amlosun in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amlosun on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Amlosun. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlosun on the Liver?
Amlosun may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlosun on the Heart?
Amlosun is completely safe for the heart.
Amlosun 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 Amlosun unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlosun habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlosun has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amlosun since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amlosun only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlosun cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amlosun
There is no information on the effects of taking Amlosun with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlosun
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Amlosun are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Amlosun is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
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.
No, Amlosun should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, Amlosun 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.
Amlosun 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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