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Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amlopin 5 Mg 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amlopin 5 Mg 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 Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amlopin. If you are pregnant, do not take Amlopin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amlopin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amlopin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Amlopin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amlopin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amlopin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Amlopin is completely safe for the heart.
Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet 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 Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Amlopin 5 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Amlopin 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Amlopin 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 Amlopin has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlopin can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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