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Lakmet 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.
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Is the use of Lakmet Am safe for pregnant women?
Lakmet Am has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lakmet Am without medical advice.
Is the use of Lakmet Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lakmet Am on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am on the Kidneys?
Lakmet Am is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am on the Liver?
Lakmet Am may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lakmet Am on the heart have been reported.
Lakmet 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 Lakmet Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lakmet Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lakmet Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Lakmet Am
Taking Lakmet Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lakmet Am
Consuming Lakmet Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Lakmet 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.
No, Lakmet Am does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Lakmet 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.
No, Lakmet Am 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, Lakmet Am 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.
Yes, Lakmet Am 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.
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