Amdepin Duo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amdepin Duo have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amdepin Duo 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.
Common side effects of Amdepin Duo include Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amdepin Duo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amdepin Duo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Amdepin Duo's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Amdepin Duo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amdepin Duo related warnings section.
Amdepin Duo 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. The section on Amdepin Duo contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amdepin Duo may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amdepin Duo, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amdepin Duo 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amdepin Duo is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amdepin Duo safe for pregnant women?
Amdepin Duo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amdepin Duo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amdepin Duo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Amdepin Duo on the Kidneys?
Amdepin Duo can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amdepin Duo on the Liver?
Amdepin Duo can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amdepin Duo on the Heart?
Amdepin Duo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amdepin Duo 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 Amdepin Duo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amdepin Duo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amdepin Duo has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amdepin Duo
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amdepin Duo to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amdepin Duo
Taking alcohol with Amdepin Duo can be dangerous.
No, Amdepin Duo does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amdepin Duo 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.
Amdepin Duo 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.
Rarely, Amdepin Duo causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Amdepin Duo 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, use of Amdepin Duo 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.
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