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Esam At is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Esam At. 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 Esam At are Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Esam At can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Esam At 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.
It is also important to note that Esam At has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Esam At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Esam At 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 Esam At have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Esam At with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Esam At is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Esam 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Esam At safe for pregnant women?
Esam At may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Esam At, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Esam At safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Esam At. If you see any side effects, stop taking Esam At immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Esam At again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Esam At on the Kidneys?
Esam At has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esam At on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Esam At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Esam At on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Esam At. 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.
Esam 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 Esam At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esam At habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Esam At has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Esam At you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Esam At only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Esam At is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esam At
Taking Esam At with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esam At
Taking Esam At with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Esam At 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.
Esam At 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.
Esam 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, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Esam At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Rarely, Esam At causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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