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Angicam 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Angicam 5 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Angicam 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Angicam 5 Mg Tablet'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 Angicam 5 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Angicam 5 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Angicam 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Angicam 5 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Angicam 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.
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Is the use of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Angicam Tablet 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 Angicam 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Angicam Tablet for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Angicam Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Angicam Tablet may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Angicam 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Angicam Tablet is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Angicam 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angicam 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Angicam 5 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Angicam 5 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Angicam 5 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Angicam 5 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Angicam 5 Mg Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Angicam 5 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angicam 5 Mg Tablet
Taking Angicam 5 Mg Tablet and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Angicam Tablet 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).
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, Angicam Tablet does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Angicam Tablet 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.
Angicam Tablet 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.
Angicam Tablet is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
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References
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