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Selomax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Selomax have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Selomax 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Selomax include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Selomax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Selomax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Selomax is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Selomax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Selomax related warnings section.
Selomax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Selomax contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Selomax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Selomax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Selomax 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Selomax is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Selomax safe for pregnant women?
Selomax shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Selomax safe during breastfeeding?
Selomax has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Selomax on the Kidneys?
Selomax is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Selomax on the Liver?
Selomax has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Selomax on the Heart?
Side effects of Selomax rarely affect the heart.
Selomax 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 Selomax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Selomax habit forming or addictive?
Selomax does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Selomax
Taking Selomax with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Selomax
Taking Selomax with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 847-850
