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Udp At is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High BP, Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Udp At. 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 most common side effects of Udp At are Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Udp At side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Udp At are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Udp At has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Udp At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Udp At can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Udp At in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Udp At contraindications section.
Besides this, Udp At may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Udp At is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Udp 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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Is the use of Udp At safe for pregnant women?
Udp At can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Udp At right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Udp At safe during breastfeeding?
Udp 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 Udp At on the Kidneys?
Udp At may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Udp At on the Liver?
Udp 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 Udp At on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Udp At. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Udp 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 Udp At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udp At habit forming or addictive?
Udp At does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Udp At you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Udp At is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Udp At is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Udp At
You can take Udp At with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udp At
Consumption of alcohol and Udp At together may have severe effects on your health.
Udp At comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Udp At can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Yes, Udp At 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.
Yes, Udp At 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 Udp At and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Udp 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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