Amlopres L: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amlopres L Information

Amlopres L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlopres L have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Amlopres L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Amlopres L have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amlopres L are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Amlopres L has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amlopres L related warnings talks about Amlopres L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amlopres L since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlopres L are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Amlopres L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amlopres L is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Amlopres L Benefits & Uses
Amlopres L Dosage & How to Take
Amlopres L Side Effects
Amlopres L Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amlopres L with Other Drugs
Amlopres L Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amlopres L
Amlopres L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amlopres L Benefits & Uses

Amlopres L is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amlopres L Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency may increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency may increase as needed

Amlopres L Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlopres L safe for pregnant women?

Amlopres L has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amlopres L without medical advice.
Is the use of Amlopres L safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Amlopres L may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amlopres L should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Amlopres L on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Amlopres L on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlopres L on the Liver?

Amlopres L is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amlopres L on the Heart?

Amlopres L has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlopres L with Other Drugs

Amlopres L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Olmesartan,Amlodipine

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Codeine

Diclofenac

Amlopres L Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlopres L unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amlopres L

Is this Amlopres L habit forming or addictive?

Amlopres L is not addictive in nature.

Amlopres L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlopres L

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amlopres L to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlopres L

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amlopres L.

Frequently asked Questions about Amlopres L

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Amlopres L 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amlopres L cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Amlopres L 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amlopres L harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Amlopres L 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Amlopres L work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amlopres L 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can i take Amlopres L with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlopres L has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.