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Amlochem At is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amlochem At depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amlochem At is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
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Is the use of Amlochem At safe for pregnant women?
Amlochem At can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Amlochem At right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Amlochem At safe during breastfeeding?
Amlochem At can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Amlochem At on the Kidneys?
Amlochem At has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlochem At on the Liver?
Amlochem At may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlochem At on the Heart?
Amlochem At can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Amlochem At 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 Amlochem At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlochem At habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlochem At has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amlochem At you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amlochem At is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlochem At cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amlochem At
It is safe to take Amlochem At with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlochem At
Taking Amlochem At with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlochem At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlochem At does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Amlochem At 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.
Yes, Amlochem At 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.
No, Amlochem At does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlochem At 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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Product Description [Internet]: TENORMIN®. USFDA