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Amcard 10 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Amcard 10 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amcard 10 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amcard 10 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amcard 10 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amcard 10 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amcard 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amcard 10 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amcard 10 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amcard 10 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amcard 10 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amcard 10 Tablet 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 Amcard 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Amcard shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amcard 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amcard in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amcard is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amcard 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amcard. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amcard 10 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amcard. 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 Amcard 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Amcard is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amcard 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amcard 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amcard 10 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amcard 10 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amcard 10 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amcard 10 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amcard 10 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Amcard 10 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amcard 10 Tablet
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.
Amcard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
No, Amcard 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, Amcard can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Amcard 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, Amcard 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 Amcard 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
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