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Amca is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amca depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amca 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
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Is the use of Amca safe for pregnant women?
Amca shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amca safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amca on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amca will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amca on the Kidneys?
Amca 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 Amca on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amca. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amca only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amca on the Heart?
Amca is not harmful for the heart.
Amca 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 Amca unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amca habit forming or addictive?
Amca does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amca as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Amca should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amca in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amca
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amca together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amca
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Amca 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 Amca and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amca 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).
No, Amca does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amca 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.
Yes, Amca 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.
Amca 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
