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Amlobet Benefits & Uses

Amlobet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Angina

Amlobet Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25- 50 mg)/tablet
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet

Amlobet Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlobet safe for pregnant women?

Amlobet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Amlobet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Amlobet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Amlobet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Kidneys?

Amlobet rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Liver?

Amlobet 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amlobet on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Amlobet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Amlobet with Other Drugs

Amlobet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Ampicillin

Clonidine

Moderate

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Amlobet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlobet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amlobet

Is this Amlobet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amlobet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Amlobet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amlobet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Amlobet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Amlobet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Amlobet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlobet

Taking Amlobet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlobet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlobet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Amlobet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amlobet on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Amlobet 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amlobet cause diabetes?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Amlobet does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlobet might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amlobet cause edema?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlobet can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Amlobet with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlobet has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.