Gudpres Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Gudpres Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Gudpres Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Gudpres Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Gudpres Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gudpres Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Gudpres Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Gudpres Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gudpres Am related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Gudpres Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gudpres Am contraindications section.
Besides this, Gudpres Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Gudpres Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gudpres 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gudpres Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gudpres Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gudpres AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Gudpres AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gudpres Am safe during breastfeeding?
Gudpres AM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gudpres Am on the Kidneys?
Gudpres AM does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gudpres Am on the Liver?
Gudpres AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gudpres Am on the Heart?
Gudpres AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Gudpres 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 Gudpres Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gudpres Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gudpres Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Gudpres Am
When consumed with certain foods, Gudpres Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gudpres Am
Consuming Gudpres Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Gudpres 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Gudpres AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Gudpres 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, use of Gudpres AM has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Yes, Gudpres AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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