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Amlostat At is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlostat At. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Amlostat At include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Amlostat At have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amlostat At normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amlostat At is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amlostat At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amlostat At since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlostat At are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Amlostat At with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amlostat At is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amlostat 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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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlostat At is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amlostat At safe for pregnant women?
Amlostat At can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Amlostat At, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlostat At safe during breastfeeding?
Amlostat 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 Amlostat At on the Kidneys?
Amlostat At rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlostat At on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amlostat At. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amlostat At on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Amlostat At. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Amlostat 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 Amlostat At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlostat At habit forming or addictive?
Amlostat At is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amlostat At as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amlostat At only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlostat At cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amlostat At
Taking Amlostat At with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlostat At
Consumption of alcohol and Amlostat At together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Amlostat At does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlostat At 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.
No, use of Amlostat At has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
No, Amlostat At 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlostat At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amlostat 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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