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Biodipin At is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The optimal dosage of Biodipin At is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Biodipin At are Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Biodipin At as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Biodipin At 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.
It is also important to note that Biodipin At has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Biodipin At related warnings talks about Biodipin At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Biodipin At is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Biodipin At have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Biodipin At with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Biodipin At, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Biodipin 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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Is the use of Biodipin At safe for pregnant women?
Biodipin At may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Biodipin At again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Biodipin At safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Biodipin At. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Biodipin At on the Kidneys?
Biodipin At may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biodipin At on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Biodipin At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Biodipin At on the Heart?
Biodipin At can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Biodipin 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 Biodipin At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biodipin At habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Biodipin At has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Biodipin At, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Biodipin At can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Biodipin At is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Biodipin At for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Biodipin At
You can take Biodipin At with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biodipin At
Taking Biodipin At with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Biodipin At is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
No, Biodipin At does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Biodipin 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.
Yes, Biodipin At can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, use of Biodipin 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.
Biodipin 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
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