Amsten: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amsten Benefits & Uses

Amsten is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Amsten 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

Amsten Related Warnings

Is the use of Amsten safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Amsten. It is best to stop taking Amsten immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Amsten safe during breastfeeding?

Amsten can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amsten on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Amsten on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Amsten on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Amsten. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amsten only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amsten on the Heart?

Amsten can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Amsten with Other Drugs

Amsten 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

Amsten Contraindications

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

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amsten

Is this Amsten habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amsten has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amsten as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amsten only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amsten for mental disorders.

No

Amsten Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amsten

You can take Amsten with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amsten

Taking alcohol with Amsten can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Amsten

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amsten on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Amsten 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Amsten without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Amsten 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amsten cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Amsten has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amsten?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Amsten is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Amsten work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amsten 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.