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Amsten is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Amsten safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Amsten. It is best to stop taking Amsten immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Amsten safe during breastfeeding?
Amsten can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Amsten on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Amsten on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amsten on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amsten. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amsten only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amsten on the Heart?
Amsten can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Amsten 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 Amsten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amsten habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amsten has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amsten as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amsten only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amsten for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amsten
You can take Amsten with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amsten
Taking alcohol with Amsten can be dangerous.
No, Amsten 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.
Amsten 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.
No, use of Amsten 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.
Amsten is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Amsten 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
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Product Description [Internet]: NORVASC®. USFDA
Product Description [Internet]: TENORMIN®. USFDA