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Amlovas Sn is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlovas Sn have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Amlovas Sn depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlovas Sn can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amlovas Sn normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amlovas Sn's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amlovas Sn has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amlovas Sn related warnings section.
Amlovas Sn is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amlovas Sn have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amlovas Sn may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amlovas Sn is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Amlovas Sn 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlovas Sn is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlovas Sn safe for pregnant women?
Amlovas SN has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amlovas SN without medical advice.
Is the use of Amlovas Sn safe during breastfeeding?
Amlovas SN should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amlovas Sn on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlovas SN on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlovas Sn on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlovas SN on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlovas Sn on the Heart?
Amlovas SN may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlovas Sn should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlovas Sn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlovas Sn habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amlovas Sn.
Interaction between Food and Amlovas Sn
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amlovas Sn to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlovas Sn
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlovas Sn as it can have severe side effects.
No, Amlovas SN does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlovas SN might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlovas SN has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amlovas SN comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
No, use of Amlovas SN 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.
Amlovas SN 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bystolic® (nebivolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149-151
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