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S Amlosafe 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 S Amlosafe 5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
S Amlosafe 5 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to S Amlosafe 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
S Amlosafe 5 Tablet 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 S Amlosafe 5 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for S Amlosafe 5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that S Amlosafe 5 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
S Amlosafe 5 Tablet 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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Is the use of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
S Amlosafe shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of S Amlosafe for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
S Amlosafe may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of S Amlosafe 5 Tablet on the Liver?
S Amlosafe 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 S Amlosafe 5 Tablet on the Heart?
S Amlosafe is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take S Amlosafe 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this S Amlosafe 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
S Amlosafe 5 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
S Amlosafe 5 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume S Amlosafe 5 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, S Amlosafe 5 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and S Amlosafe 5 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking S Amlosafe 5 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and S Amlosafe 5 Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking S Amlosafe 5 Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
S Amlosafe 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, S Amlosafe 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.
No, S Amlosafe 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, S Amlosafe 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, S Amlosafe should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
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