Restopress A, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Restopress A have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Restopress A depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Restopress A include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Restopress A as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Restopress A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Restopress A is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Restopress A related warnings talks about Restopress A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Restopress A since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Restopress A are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Restopress A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Restopress A is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Restopress A 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Restopress A safe for pregnant women?
Restopress A shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Restopress A safe during breastfeeding?
Restopress A has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Restopress A on the Kidneys?
Restopress A is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Restopress A on the Liver?
Restopress A may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Restopress A on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Restopress A on the heart have been reported.
Restopress A 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 Restopress A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Restopress A habit forming or addictive?
Restopress A does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Restopress A
When consumed with certain foods, Restopress A may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Restopress A
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Restopress A as it can have severe side effects.
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.
Rarely, Restopress A 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.
Restopress A is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
No, Restopress A 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.
No, Restopress A does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Restopress A 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.
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