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Amlosafe Ls Information

Amlosafe Ls is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Amlosafe Ls has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Amlosafe Ls depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Amlosafe Ls have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amlosafe Ls are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amlosafe Ls has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amlosafe Ls's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amlosafe Ls related warnings section.

Amlosafe Ls is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Amlosafe Ls contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

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

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

Amlosafe Ls Benefits & Uses

Amlosafe Ls is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Amlosafe Ls 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

Amlosafe Ls Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlosafe Ls safe for pregnant women?

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

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

Amlosafe LS rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlosafe Ls on the Liver?

Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amlosafe Ls on the Heart?

Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlosafe Ls with Other Drugs

Amlosafe Ls 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

Amlosafe Ls Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlosafe Ls 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 Amlosafe Ls

Is this Amlosafe Ls habit forming or addictive?

Amlosafe Ls does not cause addiction.

Amlosafe Ls Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlosafe Ls

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

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amlosafe Ls and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Amlosafe Ls

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Amlosafe LS?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Amlosafe LS is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Amlosafe LS cause stomach upset?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amlosafe LS cause edema?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlosafe LS 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amlosafe LS cause diabetes?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Amlosafe LS does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlosafe LS 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amlosafe LS with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlosafe LS can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amlosafe LS and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).