Amtor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Amtor has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Amtor 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.
Amtor also has some side effects, the most common being Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea, Increased Glucose level in the blood. While these are the most often observed Amtor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amtor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amtor has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amtor related warnings talks about Amtor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amtor since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amtor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amtor may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amtor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amtor 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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Is the use of Amtor safe for pregnant women?
Amtor 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 Amtor safe during breastfeeding?
Amtor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amtor on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amtor. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amtor on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amtor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amtor only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amtor on the Heart?
Amtor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amtor 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 Amtor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtor habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amtor has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amtor
Taking Amtor with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtor
Taking Amtor 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 Amtor has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amtor can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Amtor 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 Amtor and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amtor 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, Amtor does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amtor 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.
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