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Hopace Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Hopace Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Hopace Am 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Hopace Am are Confusion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Hopace Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hopace Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Hopace Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Hopace Am related warnings talks about Hopace Am'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 Hopace Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hopace Am contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Hopace Am have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Hopace Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Hopace 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 Hopace Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Hopace Am safe for pregnant women?
Hopace 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 Hopace Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Hopace Am on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Hopace Am on the Kidneys?
Hopace Am has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hopace Am on the Liver?
Hopace Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hopace Am on the Heart?
Hopace Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
Hopace 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 Hopace Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hopace Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Hopace Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Hopace Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Hopace Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hopace Am
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hopace Am with alcohol.
No, Hopace 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, Hopace 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.
Yes, Hopace 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.
Yes, Hopace 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, Hopace Am can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-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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