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Coversyl Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Coversyl Am have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Coversyl Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Coversyl Am include Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Weakness. Some other side effects of Coversyl Am have been listed ahead. These side effects of Coversyl Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Coversyl Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Coversyl Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Coversyl Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Coversyl Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Coversyl Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Coversyl Am with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Coversyl Am is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Coversyl Am 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 Coversyl Am safe for pregnant women?
Coversyl AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Coversyl Am safe during breastfeeding?
Coversyl AM should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Coversyl Am on the Kidneys?
Coversyl AM may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Coversyl Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Coversyl AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Coversyl Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Coversyl AM on the heart have been reported.
Coversyl Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coversyl Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coversyl Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Coversyl Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Coversyl Am
Taking Coversyl Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coversyl Am
Information about the interaction of Coversyl Am and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Coversyl AM 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.
Coversyl AM 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.
No, Coversyl AM does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Coversyl AM 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, Coversyl AM is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Coversyl AM 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).
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