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Amtas M 50 Tablet PR, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Amtas M 50 Tablet PR also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amtas M 50 Tablet PR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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 50 Tablet PR are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amtas M 50 Tablet PR have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amtas M 50 Tablet PR is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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.
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Is the use of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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 50 Tablet PR 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 50 Tablet PR on the Kidneys?
Amtas M is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR on the Liver?
Amtas M is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR on the Heart?
Amtas M is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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 50 Tablet PR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amtas M 50 Tablet PR habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amtas M 50 Tablet PR has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amtas M 50 Tablet PR
When consumed with certain foods, Amtas M 50 Tablet PR may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amtas M 50 Tablet PR
Consumption of alcohol and Amtas M 50 Tablet PR 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
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 847-850