Lama is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Lama safe for pregnant women?
Lama shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lama safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lama on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lama will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Lama on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lama. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Lama on the Liver?
Lama 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 Lama on the Heart?
Using Lama does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lama 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 Lama unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lama habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lama is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lama as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lama is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lama is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lama
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lama and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lama
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Lama can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Lama has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Lama can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Lama 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 Lama and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Lama 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.
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References
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