Bp At 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bp At is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Bp At safe for pregnant women?
Bp At can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Bp At right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Bp At safe during breastfeeding?
Bp At may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Bp At, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Bp At.
What is the effect of Bp At on the Kidneys?
Bp At rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bp At on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Bp At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Bp At on the Heart?
Bp At may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Bp At 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 Bp At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bp At habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Bp At.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Bp At. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Bp At only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bp At for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bp At
Taking Bp At with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bp At
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Bp At as it can have severe side effects.
No, Bp At is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
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, Bp At 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.
Bp At 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.
Yes, Bp At 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 Bp At and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
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References
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