Amsartan: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amsartan Information

Amsartan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Amsartan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Amsartan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amsartan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amsartan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amsartan is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amsartan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amsartan related warnings section.

Amsartan 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 Amsartan have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Amsartan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Amsartan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Amsartan Benefits & Uses
Amsartan Dosage & How to Take
Amsartan Side Effects
Amsartan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amsartan with Other Drugs
Amsartan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amsartan
Amsartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amsartan Benefits & Uses

Amsartan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amsartan Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed

Amsartan Related Warnings

Is the use of Amsartan safe for pregnant women?

Amsartan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amsartan safe during breastfeeding?

Amsartan has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amsartan on the Kidneys?

Using Amsartan does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amsartan on the Liver?

Side effects of Amsartan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amsartan on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Amsartan on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Amsartan with Other Drugs

Amsartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Amiloride

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Acarbose

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Aspirin

Codeine

Ibuprofen

Amsartan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amsartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Amsartan

Is this Amsartan habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amsartan.

Amsartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amsartan

Amsartan may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amsartan

Taking alcohol with Amsartan can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Amsartan

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amsartan 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Amsartan with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amsartan 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 Amsartan and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amsartan work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amsartan 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amsartan cause edema?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amsartan can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Amsartan harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Amsartan 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.