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Amlotus At is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The optimal dosage of Amlotus At is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Amlotus At also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlotus At can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amlotus 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.
In addition, Amlotus At's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlotus At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlotus At is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Amlotus At contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amlotus At have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amlotus At is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amlotus 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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Is the use of Amlotus At safe for pregnant women?
Amlotus At may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Amlotus At again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlotus At safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Amlotus At. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Amlotus At on the Kidneys?
Amlotus At has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlotus At on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amlotus At. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amlotus At only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlotus At on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Amlotus At. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Amlotus 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 Amlotus At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlotus At habit forming or addictive?
Amlotus At does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amlotus At. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Amlotus At should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amlotus At for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlotus At
Taking Amlotus At with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlotus At
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlotus At as it can have severe side effects.
Amlotus 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlotus At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlotus 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.
Amlotus 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.
Amlotus 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
5 Years of Experience
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