Angiguard is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Angiguard has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Angiguard. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Angiguard can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Angiguard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Angiguard has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Angiguard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Angiguard is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Angiguard contraindications section.
Additionally, Angiguard may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Angiguard is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Angiguard is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Angiguard safe for pregnant women?
Angiguard shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Angiguard safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Angiguard on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Angiguard will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Angiguard on the Kidneys?
Angiguard can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Angiguard on the Liver?
Angiguard 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 Angiguard on the Heart?
Using Angiguard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Angiguard 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 Angiguard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angiguard habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Angiguard is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Angiguard will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Angiguard should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Angiguard is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Angiguard
There is no information on the effects of taking Angiguard with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angiguard
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Angiguard 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.
Yes, Angiguard does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Angiguard 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.
Yes, Angiguard 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.
Yes, Angiguard 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.
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