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Biozaar Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Biozaar Am have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Biozaar Am. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Biozaar Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Biozaar Am 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 Biozaar Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Biozaar Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Biozaar Am related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Biozaar Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Biozaar Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Biozaar Am may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Biozaar Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Biozaar Am 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
| 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 Biozaar Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Biozaar Am safe for pregnant women?
Biozaar AM 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 Biozaar Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Biozaar AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Biozaar Am on the Kidneys?
Biozaar AM is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Biozaar Am on the Liver?
Biozaar AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Biozaar Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Biozaar AM rarely affect the heart.
Biozaar Am 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 Biozaar Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biozaar Am habit forming or addictive?
Biozaar Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Biozaar Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Biozaar Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biozaar Am
Taking alcohol with Biozaar Am can be dangerous.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Biozaar AM 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.
Biozaar AM 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.
Biozaar AM is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
No, Biozaar AM does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Biozaar AM 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
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