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Amlothens At is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The right dosage of Amlothens At depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Amlothens At also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Amlothens At have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amlothens At are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amlothens At has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlothens 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 Amlothens At since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlothens At are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amlothens At may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amlothens At is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Amlothens 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 Amlothens At safe for pregnant women?
Amlothens At may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Amlothens At again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlothens At safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Amlothens At. If you see any side effects, stop taking Amlothens At immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Amlothens At again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlothens At on the Kidneys?
Amlothens At rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlothens At on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Amlothens At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amlothens At on the Heart?
Amlothens At may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Amlothens 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 Amlothens At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlothens At habit forming or addictive?
Amlothens At is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amlothens At, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amlothens At can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amlothens At only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlothens At is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlothens At
You can take Amlothens At with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlothens At
Consuming Amlothens At with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Amlothens 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, Amlothens 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 Amlothens At and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amlothens At is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Amlothens 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.
Yes, Amlothens 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.
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