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Amlomed is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Amlomed also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlomed. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amlomed as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amlomed normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amlomed's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amlomed related warnings talks about Amlomed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlomed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amlomed in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Amlomed contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amlomed may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlomed, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amlomed 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlomed is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlomed safe for pregnant women?
Amlomed should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amlomed safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amlomed on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amlomed will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amlomed on the Kidneys?
Amlomed can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amlomed on the Liver?
Amlomed 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 Amlomed on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Amlomed for the heart.
Amlomed 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 Amlomed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlomed habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlomed has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amlomed since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amlomed should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amlomed for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlomed
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amlomed together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlomed
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Amlomed are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
