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Grabeta Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Grabeta Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Grabeta Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Grabeta Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Grabeta Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Grabeta Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Grabeta Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Grabeta Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Grabeta Am related warnings section.
Grabeta Am 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 Grabeta Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Grabeta Am have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Grabeta Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Grabeta 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 Grabeta Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Grabeta Am. If you are pregnant, do not take Grabeta Am without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Grabeta Am safe during breastfeeding?
Grabeta Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Grabeta Am on the Kidneys?
Grabeta Am does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Grabeta Am on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Grabeta Am on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Grabeta Am on the Heart?
Grabeta Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
Grabeta Am 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 Grabeta Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grabeta Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Grabeta Am.
Interaction between Food and Grabeta Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Grabeta Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grabeta Am
Consumption of alcohol and Grabeta Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Grabeta Am 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 Grabeta Am and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Grabeta Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Grabeta 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.
No, Grabeta Am should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, Grabeta Am 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
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