Actiblok Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Actiblok Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Actiblok Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Actiblok Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Actiblok Am have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Actiblok Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Actiblok Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Actiblok Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actiblok Am related warnings section.
Actiblok Am 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Actiblok Am contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Actiblok Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Actiblok Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Actiblok Am 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actiblok Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Actiblok Am safe for pregnant women?
Actiblok AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Actiblok Am safe during breastfeeding?
Actiblok AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Kidneys?
Actiblok AM is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Actiblok AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Actiblok Am on the Heart?
Actiblok AM may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Actiblok Am 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 Actiblok Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actiblok Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Actiblok Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Actiblok Am
When consumed with certain foods, Actiblok Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actiblok Am
Taking Actiblok Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Actiblok AM can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Actiblok AM 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, Actiblok AM 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, Actiblok AM can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Actiblok AM 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).
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