Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Amlosafe LS has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amlosafe LS without medical advice.
Is the use of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Amlosafe LS may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amlosafe LS should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Amlosafe LS rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet on the Liver?
Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet on the Heart?
Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amlosafe LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, use of Amlosafe LS 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.
Amlosafe LS comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Amlosafe LS 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlosafe LS has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Amlosafe LS does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlosafe LS 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.
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