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Amipace is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. Other than this, Amipace has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amipace depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Amipace are Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Amipace side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Amipace are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amipace is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amipace related warnings talks about Amipace's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amipace is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amipace contraindications section.
Besides this, Amipace may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amipace is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Amipace 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amipace is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amipace safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amipace. If you are pregnant, do not take Amipace without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amipace safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Amipace. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Amipace on the Kidneys?
Using Amipace does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amipace on the Liver?
Amipace is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Amipace on the Heart?
Amipace is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amipace should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amipace unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amipace habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amipace is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amipace, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amipace can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amipace only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amipace is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amipace
Taking Amipace with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amipace
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amipace.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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