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Amtas At F is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High BP, Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Amtas At F depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Amtas At F are Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amtas At F can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amtas At F are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amtas At F is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amtas At F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amtas At F related warnings section.
Amtas At F is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amtas At F have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amtas At F have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Amtas At F is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amtas At F 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amtas At F is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amtas At F safe for pregnant women?
Amtas At F may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Amtas At F, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Amtas At F safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Amtas At F. Immediately discontinue Amtas At F if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Amtas At F on the Kidneys?
Amtas At F may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amtas At F on the Liver?
Amtas At F 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 Amtas At F on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Amtas At F. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Amtas At F 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 Amtas At F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtas At F habit forming or addictive?
Amtas At F is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amtas At F you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amtas At F only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amtas At F for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amtas At F
Taking Amtas At F with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtas At F
Taking Amtas At F with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amtas At F has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amtas At F 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.
Yes, Amtas At F 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 Amtas At F and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Amtas At F is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Amtas At F 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
7 Years of Experience
References
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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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Product Description [Internet]: NORVASC®. USFDA
Product Description [Internet]: TENORMIN®. USFDA
