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Amlokath L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlokath L have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amlokath L depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Amlokath L have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amlokath L normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Amlokath L has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amlokath L related warnings talks about Amlokath L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlokath L is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlokath L are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amlokath L have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amlokath L is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amlokath L is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Amlokath L safe for pregnant women?
Amlokath L has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amlokath L without medical advice.
Is the use of Amlokath L safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Amlokath L. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Amlokath L on the Kidneys?
Amlokath L rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlokath L on the Liver?
Amlokath L may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amlokath L on the Heart?
Amlokath L is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amlokath L 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 Amlokath L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlokath L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amlokath L is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Amlokath L
Taking Amlokath L with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlokath L
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amlokath L.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlokath L has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlokath L can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Amlokath L 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, Amlokath L does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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