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Amtas M is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amtas M have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amtas M. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Amtas M include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Amtas M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amtas M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amtas M is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Amtas M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amtas M related warnings section.
Amtas M 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 Amtas M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Amtas M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amtas M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amtas M is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Amtas M safe for pregnant women?
Amtas M should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amtas M safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Amtas M as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Amtas M on the Kidneys?
Amtas M is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amtas M on the Liver?
Amtas M is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amtas M on the Heart?
Amtas M is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amtas M 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 Amtas M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtas M habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amtas M has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amtas M
When consumed with certain foods, Amtas M may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtas M
Consumption of alcohol and Amtas M together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Amtas M does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amtas M 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, [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.
Yes, Amtas M 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 Amtas M and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Amtas M 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.
Amtas M 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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