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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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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esam At is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Esam At safe for pregnant women?
Esam At can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Esam At, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Esam At safe during breastfeeding?
Esam At can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Esam At on the Kidneys?
Esam At may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esam At on the Liver?
Esam At 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 Esam At on the Heart?
Esam At can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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?
Esam At does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Esam At, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Esam At can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Esam At is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Esam At is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esam At
Taking Esam At with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esam At
Consumption of alcohol and Esam At together may have severe effects on your health.
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.
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.
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.
Esam At 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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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