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Amlod is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Amlod has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amlod depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amlod side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amlod are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Amlod's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlod 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 Amlod contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amlod with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlod, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amlod 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 Amlod safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amlod. If you are pregnant, do not take Amlod without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlod safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amlod for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amlod on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amlod. 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 Amlod on the Liver?
Amlod 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 Amlod on the Heart?
You can take Amlod without any fear of damage to the heart.
Amlod 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 Amlod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlod habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlod has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amlod as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amlod only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amlod in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amlod
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amlod with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlod
Taking Amlod and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Amlod 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, Amlod 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.
Yes, Amlod 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlod has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlod can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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