Amcard Om: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amcard Om Information

Amcard Om is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Amcard Om have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Amcard Om depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Amcard Om include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amcard Om as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amcard Om normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Amcard Om has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amcard Om's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amcard Om related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amcard Om since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amcard Om are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Amcard Om have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Amcard Om, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Amcard Om Benefits & Uses
Amcard Om Dosage & How to Take
Amcard Om Side Effects
Amcard Om Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amcard Om with Other Drugs
Amcard Om Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amcard Om
Amcard Om Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amcard Om Benefits & Uses

Amcard Om is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amcard Om Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan

Amcard Om Related Warnings

Is the use of Amcard Om safe for pregnant women?

Amcard Om should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amcard Om safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Amcard Om on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Amcard Om on the Kidneys?

Amcard Om rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amcard Om on the Liver?

Side effects of Amcard Om rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amcard Om on the Heart?

Amcard Om is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amcard Om with Other Drugs

Amcard Om should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Moderate

Amcard Om Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amcard Om unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amcard Om

Is this Amcard Om habit forming or addictive?

Amcard Om does not cause addiction.

Amcard Om Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amcard Om

Taking Amcard Om with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amcard Om

Taking alcohol with Amcard Om can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Amcard Om

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Amcard Om work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amcard Om 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Amcard Om cause arrhythmia (Irregular heart beat)?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Amcard Om 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amcard Om harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Amcard Om 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amcard Om safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amcard Om is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Amcard Om with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amcard Om 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.