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Adp is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Adp has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adp. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adp can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Adp are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Adp's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Adp related warnings talks about Adp's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Adp 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Adp contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Adp with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Adp is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Adp is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Adp safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Adp. If you are pregnant, do not take Adp without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Adp safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Adp in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Adp is unavailable.
What is the effect of Adp on the Kidneys?
Adp may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Adp on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Adp. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Adp on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Adp for the heart.
Adp 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 Adp unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adp habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Adp has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Adp will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Adp should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Adp in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Adp
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Adp and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adp
Drinking alcohol while taking Adp may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Adp 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.
No, Adp is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Yes, Adp 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.
Adp 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).
Yes, Adp can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Adp and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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