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Amlogold is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Amlogold also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Amlogold depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Amlogold side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amlogold 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amlogold is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amlogold related warnings talks about Amlogold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlogold can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amlogold in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlogold are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amlogold have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlogold, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amlogold 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlogold is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlogold safe for pregnant women?
Amlogold shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlogold safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amlogold for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amlogold on the Kidneys?
Amlogold can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amlogold on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amlogold. 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 Amlogold on the Heart?
You can take Amlogold without any fear of damage to the heart.
Amlogold 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 Amlogold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlogold habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amlogold.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amlogold will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amlogold is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amlogold cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amlogold
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amlogold together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlogold
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.
Amlogold is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
No, Amlogold does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlogold 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, Amlogold 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.
No, Amlogold should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlogold has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience